Postdoctoral Researcher – Nondestructive Testing for In-line Quality Monitoring of High-volume, Roll-to-roll Fabrication Processes

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Mar 27

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Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Research & Development
$73.2K - $120.8K
Golden

Requirements

Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years.* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Hands-on experience performing advanced optical, thermal or X-ray spectroscopy or imaging experiments.
Strong background in topics related to experimental error analysis, Gauge R&R, Six-Sigma or Statistical Process Control.
Ability to design algorithms for automatic processing for large amounts of imaging and experimental data.
Practical knowledge of spectroscopy, 2D imaging or hyperspectral sensors capturing ultraviolet, visible, or infrared radiation signals.
Preferred Qualifications:
Scripting using Wolfram Mathematica, R, python or other data processing systems
Familiar with parallel GPU and CPU processing
Experience developing nondestructive quality monitoring systems for large scale manufacturing
Familiar with structure and operation of hydrogen fuel-cells and electrolyzers and their fabrication technology
Basic knowledge of imaging techniques in the context of roll-to-roll quality monitoring.
PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or other related fields

Responsibilities

A postdoctoral researcher position is available in the Thin Film and Manufacturing Science Group to conduct research on developing real-time, non-destructive inspection techniques for materials utilized in hydrogen fuel-cell and electrolyzer applications. Techniques will be developed and validated using specimens from industry partners or fabricated in-house. Understanding the effect of technique parameters, components, and configuration on detection of defects and sample uniformity is a key aspect of the work. More specifically, activities will focus on designing, prototyping, building, executing, and troubleshooting in-line, fast-rate characterization experiments for materials transported through a roll-to-roll web-line. The experimental work will be followed by data analysis, and results reporting. Basic principles of laboratory safety must be adhered to and specific procedures for safe operation of equipment must be followed.

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