Postdoctoral Research Associate, Materials Science and Engineering (Multiple)

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition reduction for employees and family

Job summary

A prominent research university in Tucson seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in Materials Science and Engineering. This role involves collaboration on advanced materials projects, specifically in additive manufacturing and structural analysis. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. and have relevant experience in mechanical testing and microstructural characterization. Comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field required.
• Experience with mechanical testing and modeling.
• Knowledge in microstructural characterization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on additive manufacturing research projects.
• Innovate in materials testing and characterization techniques.
• Present research findings and publish results.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Mechanics/ICME modeling

Microstructural characterization

Research article writing

Education

PhD in Materials Science & Engineering

Tools

SEM

EBSD

TEM

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Materials Science and Engineering (Multiple) Posting Number req23626 Department Materials Science & Engr Department Website Link https://mse.engineering.arizona.edu/ Location Main Campus Address 1235 E. James E. Rogers Way , Tucson, AZ 85721 USA Position Highlights

The Materials Science and Engineering department (MSE) is seeking highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associates with expertise and/or interest in high temperature structural materials, additive manufacturing, non-destructive testing, multi-scale modeling and materials characterization. The ideal candidates will be able to contribute to the testing of metallic materials, micro structural characterization and/or develop ICME models and digital twins. This position is full-time and on-site at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a research project in close collaboration with faculty supervisors, PhD students and undergraduates on additive manufacturing of high temperature structural alloys.
• Innovate new areas of inquiry and advance materials testing, modeling and/or characterization techniques and data analysis.
• Present research findings in meetings and publish in scientific journals; maintain detailed records and datasets.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience with mechanical testing, mechanics/ICME modeling, and microstructural characterization (SEM, EBSD, TEM, etc.).
• Experience in preparing, writing, editing and revising research articles.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. Selected candidate must have Ph.D. conferred upon hire.
• This position is subject to federal ITAR/EAR regulations

Preferred Qualifications FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 3 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Sammy Tin
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