Post Doctoral Associate - Vipperman Laboratory

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a Post Doctoral Associate in the Vipperman Laboratory within Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, based in Pittsburgh, PA. The role focuses on vibroacoustic modeling, testing, and system analysis to advance diagnostics and medical device research.

The successful candidate will mentor graduate students, publish journal papers, contribute to proposals, and collaborate across disciplines. A Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, applied physics, or a closely-related field.
• Strong background in vibroacoustic modeling and testing.
• Experience with experimental testing and publications.
• Ability to mentor graduate and undergraduate students and work in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Mentor graduate students in the laboratory.
• Publish journal articles and prepare progress reports for funding agencies.
• Plan, develop, and implement technical and scientific research programs.
• Contribute to proposal writing and acquisition of preliminary data.
• Collaborate with researchers across disciplines as needed.

Skills

Vibroacoustic modeling

Experimental testing

Technical presentations

Publications

Education

Ph.D. in mechanical engineering

Ph.D. in electrical engineering

Ph.D. in applied physics

Job description

Post Doctoral Associate - Vipperman Laboratory

Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh

(26005112)

The Sound, Systems, and Structures Laboratory is dedicated to modeling and testing vibroacoustic systems. The lab combines the related fields of acoustics, dynamics, vibrations, signal processing and controls in order to model and simulate various physical and biological systems in order to understand their behavior and or develop diagnostics and medical devices.

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

Required Skillset: For the research component of the position, the required skillset includes: Strong background in vibroacoustic modeling and testing, experimental testing, 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. 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

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