Post Doctoral.Associate - Ohodnicki Lab

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a Post Doctoral Associate in the Ohodnicki Lab within Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science. The position focuses on magnetic and photonic materials and device research, with emphasis on fiber optic and photonic sensors and magnetic materials for power conversion and microwave applications.

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in EE, applied physics, mechanical engineering, or materials science, and will contribute to modeling,

Qualifications

• Strong background in electromagnetic modeling, design and optimization of magnetic components.
• Electrical testing, power electronics conversion systems, and publications.
• Verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Mentor graduate students and contribute to journal publications.
• Plan, develop, and implement technical and scientific research programs.
• Prepare reports and assist with funding agency progress reports.

Job description

Post Doctoral.Associate - Ohodnicki Lab

Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh

(26004957)

Description of Ohodnicki Laboratory: Magnetic and photonic materials and device research and development for a range of applications. Emphasis is placed upon fiber optic and photonic sensors as well as magnetic and electromagnetic materials for electric power conversion and microwave applications. A combination of materials synthesis, characterization, and development facilities are complemented by expertise and capabilities in electronics, photonics, and multi-physics finite element simulations. An interdisciplinary facility that houses an extensive set of equipment and instrumentation for materials scientists, electrical engineers, computer engineers, chemists, applied physicists, and related engineering and science professionals.

Required Educational Background: Applicant must have a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, applied physics, mechanical engineering, materials science, or a closely-related field.

Required Skillset: For the research component of the position, the required skillset includes: Strong background in electromagnetic modeling, design and optimization of magnetic components, electrical testing, power electronics conversion systems, as well as technical presentations and publications. In addition to conducting research, your duties may also include preparing reports, performing literature reviews, supervising graduate and undergraduate students, and assisting with other projects in the lab. Other required skill sets include small and large-signal electrical testing, medium voltage testing, and characterization, modeling of thermal and electrical insulation systems, magnetic component characterization; Strong interest in applied engineering research. Good verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work independently and within a team delivering project components on given time schedules; Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities: The research-related responsibilities of this position will include: Mentoring graduate students; Writing journal publications, preparing reports that summarize the work conducted for progress reports to funding agencies; Planning, developing, and implementing technical and scientific research programs; Contributing to proposal writing and acquisition of preliminary data.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Campus: Pittsburgh

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Attachments: Curriculum Vitae

Assignment Category Full-time regular

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