Metals Additive Manufacturing

The Army Research Laboratory Research Associateship Program (ARL-RAP) offers a research opportunity focused on metals additive manufacturing (3D printing). This position aligns with ARL's Science and Technology Campaigns in Manufacturing at the Point of Need, Lethality and Protection, and Sciences for Maneuver. The research focuses on developing effective numerical and experimental methods for quantifying properties of additively manufactured parts during the printing process. The work involves understanding relationships between processing, microstructure, and properties of materials to drive development of future metallic feedstock alloys designed specifically for additive manufacturing. The program is designed to increase involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry in scientific and technical areas relevant to the Army. Researchers will work with the Weapons and Materials Research Directorate (WMRD) at ARL to enhance lethality and survivability of weapons systems and meet soldier technology needs for advanced weaponry and protection.