MSE Postdoc: Additive Steel Materials & Microstructure

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

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.