Temporary Researcher

utoledo.edu; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toledo invites applications for a Temporary Researcher in the Elahinia Research Group within the Department of MIME. The role focuses on advanced materials, additive manufacturing, shape memory alloys, and smart materials, contributing to ongoing research projects.

The candidate will plan, execute, analyze, and document experiments, providing technical support and working closely with a multidisciplinary team. A PhD in a related field is required for this research-focused position.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated research experience in additive manufacturing, shape memory alloys, advanced materials, smart materials, or related engineering fields.
• Experience with experimental design, materials characterization, data analysis, and technical report or manuscript preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning, execution, analysis, and documentation of research activities.
• Provide technical support to ongoing research projects.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary research environment.

Skills

Research Experience

Additive Manufacturing

Shape Memory Alloys

Materials Characterization

Data Analysis

Technical Writing

Independent Work

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

Job description

Title: Temporary Researcher

Department Org: MIME - 102010

Employee Classification: H6 - Intermittent - Seasonal Hourly

Bargaining Unit:Bargaining Unit Exempt

Primary Location: MC AC

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Posted Salary: 20.00

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Job Description:

The Part-Time Temporary Research Associate will support ongoing research activities in the Elahinia Research Group within the Department of MIME. The position will contribute to research projects involving advanced materials, additive manufacturing, shape memory alloys, smart materials, and related experimental and computational research activities. The employee will assist with the planning, execution, analysis, and documentation of research activities and provide technical support to ongoing research projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated research experience in additive manufacturing, shape memory alloys, advanced materials, smart materials, or related engineering fields.
• Experience with experimental design, materials characterization, data analysis, and technical report or manuscript preparation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment

Conditions of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

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