Nanovip All things Nanotechnology – Nano Is The Futiure
Organization
: Industrial & Transportation Business
Primary Location
: USA Region-United States-Minnesota-Maplewood
Job Type
: Experienced
Description
For more than 100 years, 3M has been a company that delivers both sustainable growth and consistent results. Today is no exception. We are making great progress toward inventing a new future for 3M – a future of faster growth and increased competitiveness, while continuing to deliver superior results.
3M is looking for Ceramic Research and Development professional to join our Abrasives Systems Division Team in Maplewood, MN.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
- Applies technical competencies in ceramics, inorganics, and materials science to develop novel abrasive minerals.
- Networks with the Abrasives Mineral R&D team to investigate unique sol gel ceramic microstructures.
- Develops a fundamental understanding of the relationship between abrasive grain structure and how it mechanically fractures.
- Actively participates on product commercialization teams.
- Partners closely with the 3M Corporate Research Materials Laboratory to leverage state-of-the-art nanotechnologies.
- Uses analytical characterization techniques such as SEM, TGA/DTA and rheology to evaluate new abrasive grains.
- Leverages good communication skills to inspire, influence, motivate, and teach other team members.
Ultimately, a strong candidate for this role will have familiarity with sol gel ceramics, aluminum oxide chemistry, nanoparticle processing, sintering, multiphase materials, fracture mechanics, SEM, TGA/DTA, and rheology. The position requires a strong experimental aptitude coupled with the creative ability to synthesize and evaluate unique inorganic materials.
Qualifications
Basic/Minimum Qualifications:
- Either possess or be in the last year of pursuing a PhD from an accredited University
- PhD research experience in the development of novel inorganic or ceramic materials
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD or in the last year of pursuing a PhD from an accredited university in Ceramics, Inorganic Chemistry or Materials Science with an emphasis on the development of novel inorganic materials
- Research experience within a work or school environment in controlling the microstructure or phase transformations in inorganic materials
- Direct experience with sol gel processing
- Research experience within a work or school environment with aluminum oxide chemistry
- Experience working with nanoparticles in a lab
- Research experience within a work or school environment with electron microscopy
- Direct experience with inorganic chemistry in a work or school environment
- Experience working with ceramics
Employment Statement
Apply now for this exciting opportunity with 3M. 3M is an EEO/AA employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.