Development of Novel Materials for Enhanced Aerosolized Obscuration
U.S. Army CCDC - Chemical Biological Center, Chemistry & Chemical Technology
Development of novel materials play a crucial role in protecting the US warfighter. Our research addresses a critical need for improved protection of the US warfighter by developing materials that effectively interrupt line-of-sight across the visible, infrared (IR), and millimeter wave spectrum. Current obscurant technologies suffer from limitations in obscuring performance, compatibility with explosive dissemination systems, and atmospheric stability. This research will investigate the materials synthesis and deployment of advance obscurant materials using a range of spectroscopy and analytical techniques, aerosol generation and analysis. A strong background is needed in materials chemistry and demonstrated experience in materials characterization. This research offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical defense technology and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
$5,000 Supplement for Doctorates in Engineering & Computer Science
$4,050 Supplement for each year of experience in the DTRA CBD-funded NRC tenure at CCDC.
Experience Supplement
Postdoctoral and Senior awardees will receive an appropriately higher stipend based on the number of years of experience past their PhD.
Awardees who reside more than 50 miles from their host laboratory and remain on tenure for at least six months are eligible for paid relocation to within the vicinity of their host laboratory.
A group health insurance program is available to awardees and their qualifying dependents in the United States.