Postdoctoral Research Associate — Aluminum Alloys & Metals

University of North Texas System; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas System invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the UNT campus in Denton. The role focuses on high‑performance metallic materials and solid‑state processing.

Qualified candidates hold a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering and have experience with solid‑state additive manufacturing of aluminum alloys, microstructure–property relationships, and strong publication records.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering.
• Publications on solid state additive manufacturing of aluminum alloys and deformation mechanisms. Excellent skills in relating microstructure to mechanical properties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments, gather data, document research notes, code and analyze data, interpret data.
• Keep up with historical and latest research data and publications.
• Prepare manuscripts for publications in a timely manner and talks and posters for presentation at group meetings and conferences. Assist with reporting of research progress to funding agencies.
• Help in preparing reviews and research proposal writing.
• Stay up to date with all trainings, and federal, state, university and department requirements.

Job description

The University of North Texas System invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the UNT campus in Denton. The role focuses on high‑performance metallic materials and solid‑state processing.

Qualified candidates hold a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering and have experience with solid‑state additive manufacturing of aluminum alloys, microstructure–property relationships, and strong publication records.