Postdoctoral Research Associate - Mechanical Engineering

Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Mechanical Engineering

Employee Classification: Postdoctoral Research Assoc

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Engineering

Department: UNT-Mechanical Engineering-130340

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Competitive salary based on experience

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

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Department Summary

The Department of Mechanical Engineering has a mission to provide a high quality education to our se student population through excellence and innovation in teaching and research in order to serve the scientific and engineering needs of the state of Texas and the nation. This will be achieved by a balance of formal course work, practical laboratory training, and research projects that encompass both the basic science and the applied aspects of mechanical engineering. The department offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering degrees.

Position Overview

An immediate Postdoc position is open at the Smart Material Lab within the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of North Texas. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic research environment, contributing to cutting-edge work in smart materials and sensor development.

Minimum Qualifications

* PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
* Expertise in Sensor Development:
* Demonstrated strong experience in the development of piezoelectric sensors, encompassing design, fabrication, and testing.

Preferred Qualifications

* Proficiency and experience in Surface Acoustic Wave Sensors or Bulk Acoustic Wave sensor development using experimental methodology.

* Ability to perform finite element simulations using software such as COMSOL, ANSYS, or ABAQUS. Experience in utilizing these tools for in-depth analysis is highly desirable.

Job Duties:

• Conduct experiments, gather data, document research notes, code and analyze data, interpret data.
• Prepare manuscripts for publications in a timely manner and talks and posters for presentation at group meetings and conferences. Assist with reporting of research progress to funding agencies.
• Keep up with historical and latest research data and publications.
• Train students and other junior colleagues.
• Stay up-to-date with all trainings, and federal, state, university and department requirements.

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

 

Benefits:

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