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R&D Material Scientist

Job Description:
American Superconductor Corporation has an opening for a highly motivated, innovative Material Scientist to work, as part of multi-disciplinary team, on the development of second-generation high temperature superconducting wire. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, innovative worker with the ability to manage a number of simultaneous tasks within a dynamic team environment.
The primary responsibility of the Scientist will be development and characterization of novel,
non-vacuum based chemical methods for engineering nano-scale defects in epitaxial ceramic films. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to develop novel
processes and laboratory-scale equipment and a thorough knowledge of ceramic film deposition, processing and characterization.
 

Specific responsibilities include:

•  Development of chemical routes for enhancing the performance of solution-deposited HTS films
•  Development of nano-scale engineering techniques for solution-based ceramic films
•  Hands-on processing and characterization of ceramic films
•  Work in cross-functional team to transfer of laboratory processes to a pilot-scale manufacturing line
   

Experience/Education:

•  Qualified candidates will have a PhD in Material Science, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
•  3+ years experience in the chemical deposition and characterization of ceramic films
•  Experience with inorganic material synthesis, nano-particle synthesis, solution-based ceramic film deposition techniques, and microstructural and   chemical property characterization is desired.
•  Excellent written and oral communication skills
•  A demonstrated track record of a systematic approach to problem solving is critical.
•  The candidate should also have strong interpersonal and technical management skills.

American Superconductor is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V