Materials Scientist - Thermodynamics & Kinetics

Job Number: 1767495 Business: GE Corporate Business Segment: Global Research About Us: Be sure to visit our website to view a video introduction from our Senior Vice President, to learn about each of our technology organizations, and to find out what it's like to live in New York State's Capital District

There is always an exciting new challenge on the horizon at GE Global Research because what we imagine, we can make happen . JOIN GRCCMT! Posted Position Title: Materials Scientist - Thermodynamics & Kinetics Career Level: EL Function: Engineering/Technology Function Segment: Research - Ceramics Location: United States U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces: New York City: Niskayuna Postal Code: 12309-1027 Relocation Assistance: Yes Role Summary/Purpose: GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.

As a Materials Scientist - Thermodynamics and Kinetics you will apply principles of High temperature Thermodynamics and Kinetics to High Temperature Materials for Applications in Various GE businesses. Essential Responsibilities: You will conduct basic and applied research in applications of high temperature thermodynamics and kinetics to high temperature technologies such as coal gasification, ceramic Matrix composites, thermal and environmental barrier coatings, solar Si production, metallic alloys and coatings, fuel cells, and bio-inspired and nano-synthetic methods for production of novel ceramic materials.

You will:

• Conduct basic and applied research on applications of high temperature thermodynamics and kinetics to high-temperature materials and processes.
  
• Identify new materials and processing approaches based on thermodynamics and kinetics.
  
• Identify life limiting chemical degradation mechanisms for high temperature materials.
  
• Identify long-term technical challenges and specific growth opportunities for high temperature materials in GE businesses, and develop action plans and research objectives to address these opportunities.
  
• Prepare research proposals to external funding organizations.
  
• Patent inventions as appropriate to support business goals and protect GE intellectual property rights.
• Deliver effective presentations, reports, and publications to GE Global Research, GE businesses, government agencies, and professional societies.

• Doctorate in Materials Science, Ceramics, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (or a Masters in Materials Science, Ceramics, Physical Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry with at least 5 years experience in Applications of High Temperature Thermodynamic and Kinetics to Materials and Processes).
  
• Graduate level course work in Chemical Thermodynamics, Chemical Kinetics and Transport Phenomena.
  
• A Doctorate dissertation (or at least 5 years research experience with a Masters) in one of the following areas:
  
  • Experimental measurement of thermodynamic properties.
  • Thermodynamic modelling of material systems or processes.
  • Reaction kinetics in high temperature material systems pyrometallurgical processing.
  • Chemistry/microstructure relationships.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals at the Masters level for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
  
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
  
• Must be willing to take a drug test and submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process.
  
• Must be 18 years or older.
  
• You must submit your application for employment through GECareers.com to be considered.

• Industrial Experience in Applications of high-temperature thermodynamics/kinetics to high temperature processes strongly desirable.
• Demonstrated excellence in research through peer-reviewed publications.
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of
  3.6 at all degree levels.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as an individual and in cross-business and multi-disciplinary teams.