Postdoctoral Scholar: Advanced Steel Additive Manufacturing

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Post Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The role focuses on cutting-edge research in structural materials and additive manufacturing, particularly Laser Powder Bed Fusion of steels and related heat treatments.

Responsibilities include microstructure characterization with SEM/EBSD/TEM-STEM and in-situ techniques, data analysis, publication preparation, and mentoring junior researchers.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field required or equivalent research experience.
• Experience with additive manufacturing of steels and martensitic alloys.
• Strong microstructure characterization and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research on advanced structural materials and additive manufacturing.
• Designs and performs PBF-LB experiments on steels, heat treatments, and mechanical testing.
• Characterizes microstructure using SEM, EBSD, TEM/STEM, STEM-EELS, in-situ TEM, and in-situ XRD.
• Analyzes data, prepares reports, publications, and research deliverables.
• Collaborates with partners, supports safe lab operations, and mentors students.

Skills

Additive manufacturing

Microstructure analysis

Data interpretation

Collaborative research

Proposal development

Education

PhD in Materials Engineering

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

Tools

SEM

EBSD

TEM/STEM

STEM-EELS

in-situ TEM

in-situ XRD

PBF-LB

Job description

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Post Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The role focuses on cutting-edge research in structural materials and additive manufacturing, particularly Laser Powder Bed Fusion of steels and related heat treatments.

Responsibilities include microstructure characterization with SEM/EBSD/TEM-STEM and in-situ techniques, data analysis, publication preparation, and mentoring junior researchers.