MSE Post Doctoral Scholar

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center invites applications for a MSE Post Doctoral Scholar located at the Edison Joining Technology Center. The role focuses on research in advanced structural materials and additive manufacturing, with emphasis on laser powder bed fusion of steels and related heat treatments.

The position involves experimental design, microstructure characterization (SEM, EBSD, TEM/STEM, STEM-EELS, in-situ TEM, XRD), data analysis, and preparation of reports and

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 and microstructure characterization.
• Experience with SEM, EBSD, TEM/STEM, STEM-EELS, in-situ TEM and XRD, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• 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 SEM, EBSD, TEM/STEM, STEM-EELS, in-situ TEM, and in-situ XRD; evaluates phase transformations and microstructure-property relationships.
• Analyzes data, prepares reports, publications, presentations, and research deliverables; collaborates with research partners; supports safe lab operations; assists with student mentoring and proposal development.

Skills

Research experience

Additive manufacturing

Materials characterization

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Materials Engineering

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

Tools

SEM

EBSD

TEM

XRD

Nanoindentation

Job description

MSE Post Doctoral Scholar

Department: Engineering | Materials Science and Engineering

Responsibilities

• 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.

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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