Postdoctoral Researcher: Additive Manufacturing & Materials

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in the Institute for Sustainable Manufacturing, Lexington, KY. The role focuses on advancing additive manufacturing processes with partners at DEVCOM ARL and industry, emphasizing AFSD, cold spray, and LPBF.

The successful candidate will design and conduct experiments, develop analytical and numerical modeling approaches, perform microstructural characterization, and evaluate process–structure relationships in additively

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering required.
• Strong background in additive manufacturing technologies.
• Experience with AFSD, cold spray and LPBF preferred.
• Willingness to mentor graduate students and collaborate with partners.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to advance AM processes.
• Develop analytical and numerical modeling for process–structure relationships.
• Perform microstructural characterization (SEM/TEM/FIB/XRD) and assess residual stress.
• Analyze process outcomes and large-format distortion in AM parts.
• Mentor graduate students and disseminate results via publications and conferences.
• Collaborate with research partners and contribute to proposals.

Skills

AFSD

Cold spray

LPBF

Materials science

SEM/TEM/FIB/XRD

Thermal modeling

Thermo-mechanical

Multi-physics

CAD/CAM

MATLAB

G-Code

Friction stir

Welding

AI/ML

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in Engineering

Job description

University of Kentucky invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in the Institute for Sustainable Manufacturing, Lexington, KY. The role focuses on advancing additive manufacturing processes with partners at DEVCOM ARL and industry, emphasizing AFSD, cold spray, and LPBF.

The successful candidate will design and conduct experiments, develop analytical and numerical modeling approaches, perform microstructural characterization, and evaluate process–structure relationships in additively