Post Doctoral Research Associate

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI), a university-level applied research organization, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The position focuses on applied research in Composite Development and Manufacturing or Human-Like Robotics, with collaboration across university and industry partners.

Candidates will conduct experiments, model systems, and contribute to proposals and reports, while presenting findings to internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant engineering or science discipline (required).
• Expertise in one of the listed technical research areas (Composite Development and Manufacturing OR Human-Like Robotics).
• Ability to multi-task and collaborate in interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong oral and written communication to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research and development in Composite Development and Manufacturing or Human-Like Robotics.
• Apply theory to design, modeling and development of novel systems and perform experimental testing.
• Identify relevant funding opportunities and contribute to proposals, reports and presentations.
• Develop academic and industry collaborations and stay aware of advances in the field.

Skills

Research experience

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Independent work

Education

PhD in relevant engineering or science discipline

Job description

Job Summary

The University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute ( UTARI ), a university-level applied research organization operating out of the Office of Research and Innovation at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in relevant engineering or science discipline.
• Expertise in one of the technical research areas of interest (Composite Development and Manufacturing OR Human-Like Robotics).
• Ability to multi-task, collaboratively work in interdisciplinary teams, and work on projects independently.
• Able to present findings/results through both oral and written communication to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong research record evidenced in peer-reviewed publications.

Preferred Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Research Associate at UTARI will conduct applied research and development in one of the following technical areas:

• Composite Development and Manufacturing (intelligent composites, high-temperature composites, hybrid composite manufacturing, design of metamaterials, and/or non-destructive structural health monitoring and performance prediction)
• Human-Like Robotics (humanoid robotics, co-bots, soft robotics, and/or wearable sensing skins/technologies)

They will be responsible for applying theory and engineering techniques to the design, modeling, and/or development of novel systems and/or conduct experimental testing and analysis as applied to one of the technical areas listed above.

Responsibilities also include: identifying relevant funding opportunities; contributing to or leading writing efforts on proposals, publications, reports, and presentations; developing academic and industry collaboration partnerships; and maintaining awareness of current technological advancements related to your field.