MSE Post Doctoral Scholar

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH seeks a MSE Post Doctoral Scholar in the Engineering department to advance research on martensitic steels and additive manufacturing. The role involves designing PBF-LB experiments, characterizing microstructure with SEM, EBSD, TEM/STEM, STEM-EELS, and in-situ XRD, and driving data analysis and publications.

Responsibilities include mentoring students, collaborating with partners, and supporting proposal development.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Engineering or a related field.
• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in additive manufacturing of martensitic steels, including microstructure characterization and mechanical behavior.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research on advanced structural materials and additive manufacturing.
• Designs experiments involving Laser Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) focused on steels and heat treatments.
• Characterizes microstructure using SEM, EBSD, TEM/STEM, STEM-EELS, in-situ TEM, and in-situ XRD.
• Analyzes data, prepares reports, publications, and presentations.
• Assists with student mentoring and proposal development.

Education

PhD in Materials Engineering or a related field

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or a related field

Tools

SEM

EBSD

TEM/STEM

STEM-EELS

in-situ TEM

in-situ XRD

Job description

Job Title: MSE Post Doctoral Scholar Department: Engineering | Materials Science and Engineering

Responsibilities are as follows: Conducts research on advanced structural materials and additive manufacturing. Designs and performs experiments involving Laser Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) focused on steels, heat treatments, and mechanical testing; characterizes microstructure using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), transmission microscopy (TEM/STEM), STEM-EELS, in-situ TEM, and in-situ X-ray diffraction; and evaluates phase transformations and microstructure-property relationships. Analyzes data, prepares reports, publications, presentations, and research deliverables, collaborates with research partners, supports safe laboratory operations, and assists with student mentoring and proposal development.

Required Education

PhD in Materials Engineering or a related field

Desired Education

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or a related field

Required Experience

Research experience in additive manufacturing of martensitic steels focused on materials science, including microstructural characterization, mechanical behavior, SEM, experimental design, data analysis, and communication of research results.

Desired Experience

1 year of experience with metal PBF-LB, heat treatment, phase transformations, TEM/STEM, in-situ TEM, STEM-EELS, EBSD, in-situ XRD, fatigue, fracture toughness, and nanoindentation.

Additional Information

Location: Edison Joining Technology Center (0057)

Position Type: Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.