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RAP opportunity at Naval Research Laboratory     NRL

Experimental Mechanics in Extreme Environments

Location

Naval Research Laboratory, DC, Materials Science & Technology

opportunity location
64.15.85.C1051 Washington, DC 203755321

Advisers

name email phone
Andrew Birnbaum andrew.j.birnbaum.civ@us.navy.mil 347 323 0621

Description

Our group focuses on data-driven experimental mechanics of materials subject to a range of extreme environments. We develop and apply advanced optical characterization and metrology techniques to study material behavior at high and ultrahigh temperatures, and under hypervelocity flow conditions. This includes developing new methods for measuring deformation, strain, and temperature using optical techniques, and leveraging advanced computational techniques as well as micro/nano fabrication to understand material responses in challenging experimental settings.

key words
Experimental Mechanics; Computational Mechanics; Optics; Metrology; Extreme Environments; High Temperature; Hypersonics; Microfabrication; Nanofabrication

Eligibility

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents
Level:  Open to Postdoctoral applicants

Stipend

Base Stipend Travel Allotment Supplementation
$99,200.00 $3,000.00

Additional Benefits

Relocation

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.

Health insurance

A group health insurance program is available to awardees and their qualifying dependents in the United States.

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