Senior Research Associate - Ohodnicki Lab

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a PhD-level researcher for the Ohodnicki Laboratory to advance magnetic and photonic materials and devices. The role focuses on fiber optic photonic sensors, magnetic materials for power conversion, and microwave applications.

Responsibilities include mentoring graduate students, publishing results, and developing research programs, as well as contributing to proposals and preliminary data for funding agencies.

Qualifications

• PhD in a closely related field (MSE, Chemistry, EE) and a strong research record.
• Postdoctoral experience in chemical optical fiber sensing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Mentor graduate students and supervise research activities.
• Publish journal articles and prepare progress reports for funding agencies.
• Plan, develop, and implement technical and scientific research programs.
• Contribute to proposals and acquisition of preliminary data.

Skills

Magnetic materials

Material processing

Characterization

Magnetometry

Diffraction

Electron microscopy

Manufacturing processes

Literature reviews

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Materials Science & Engineering

Postdoctoral experience

Tools

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Job description

The Ohodnicki laboratory works on magnetic and photonic materials and device research and development for a range of applications. Emphasis is placed upon fiber optic and photonic sensors as well as magnetic and electromagnetic materials for electric power conversion and microwave applications. A combination of materials synthesis, characterization, and development facilities are complemented by expertise and capabilities in electronics, photonics, and multi-physics finite element simulations. An interdisciplinary facility that houses an extensive set of equipment and instrumentation for materials scientists, electrical engineers, computer engineers, chemists, applied physicists, and related engineering and science professionals.

Responsibilities: The research-related responsibilities of this position will include: Mentoring graduate students; Writing journal publications, preparing reports that summarize the work conducted for progress reports to funding agencies; Planning, developing, and implementing technical and scientific research programs; Contributing to proposal writing and acquisition of preliminary data.

Required Educational Background: Applicant must have a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering, chemistry, electrical engineering, or a closely-related field. Postdoctoral experience in chemical optical fiber sensing technologies.

Required Skillset: For the research component of the position, the required skillset includes: Strong background in material processing and characterization with an emphasis on magnetic materials for power applications. In addition to conducting research, your duties may also include preparing reports, performing literature reviews, supervising graduate and undergraduate students, and assisting with other projects in the laboratory. In addition, you will also be asked to participate in the establishment of new laboratory facilities and also to oversee established laboratory facilities to support general research activities in the areas of materials synthesis, manufacturing and processing, moving into the future. Other required skill sets include magnetometry, diffraction, electron microscopy, scaled manufacturing process technology, powder processing, and; Strong interest in basic and applied research. Effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work both independently and within a team structure, delivering project components on given time schedules; Ability to multitask.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.