Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

As a Research Scientist – Corrosion, you will: 

• Conduct research in an interdisciplinary team environment involving alloy design and modification, property optimization, corrosion property evaluation, environmental degradation, and root cause analysis with focus on high temperature structural application for Power generation industries.

• Work across organizations, including interfacing with external agencies, GE businesses and universities on technical approach and execution.

• Participate in the authorship of program proposals to external agencies and participate in the execution of government contracts.

• Share project progress internally and externally through oral presentations and written reports.

• Foster a multidisciplinary and inclusive team environment

• Perform all work in accordance with EHS guidelines.

Qualifications/Requirements: 

• PhD in Metallurgy, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field or MS degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a research environment.

• Experience in alloy design and performance evaluation of materials with the focus on environmental degradation

• Experience in building relationship between microstructure, processing and performance of metallic materials systems.  

• Desire and flexibility to contribute to projects across Materials portfolio with the focus on environmental degradation property evaluation of various metallic systems, including but not limited to Fe, Ni, Co, Al, and Ti.

• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills in a global team environment.

• Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team.

• 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.

• Because of the specific categories of data handled by GE Research and the structure of our work environment, we are unable to accommodate employment of persons while they are considered nationals of embargoed countries subject to restriction under the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR Section 746 et seq. (currently North Korea, Syria, Iran and Cuba). Please note that citizens of embargoed countries who have either “U.S. person” status under U.S. export control laws or subsequent citizenship from a non-embargoed country can be considered.

• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.

• Must be 18 years or older.·        

Desired Characteristics:  

• Experience in the utilization of advanced characterization techniques (i.e. SEM, TEM, XRD)

• Experience in image analysis and designing experiments including the use of machine learning protocol

• Hands on experience with various corrosion testing techniques such as oxidation test, autoclave 

• Experience in the use of computational materials science toward industrial research and development projects, including the application of machine learning and AI-based tools to materials-focused outcomes

The salary range for this position is $85,600-$142,600 US dollars annually. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus.

GE provides a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall wellbeing of our employees and their dependents. These benefits include, but are not limited to, health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings and a 401K with Company matching, Life Insurance options, Disability coverage, paid time-off, EAP, and more.

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GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes