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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

 

POSITION SPECIFICS

Job duties and responsibilities:
Conduct experiments in high temperature materials fabrication such as arc/induction melting, materials processing using high energy ball milling, SPS etc. Conduct high frequency dielectric measurement testing etc.

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering, in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking a postdoctoral scholar. This position requires extensive experience in the areas of dielectric and ferroelectric materials synthesis and testing their properties at high frequencies. Also, this position requires hands on skill in alloying techniques such as arc melting, induction melting, high energy ball milling etc. These experiences will be evaluated based upon prior research experience and peer-reviewed high impact factor journal publications. Prior research experience in high temperature melting, high energy ball milling, spark plasma sintering, and expertise in developing high fatigue strength and high ductility materials will be beneficial. Further, the candidate should have experience with microstructure analysis, such as twinning, stacking faults, dislocations, precipitates etc., via high-resolution microscopies. The candidate will be actively collaborating with multiple academic and industry team members and thus good communication skills are desired. The candidate is expected to participate in the development of project reports and proposals and thus good technical writing skills are highly desired.

Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in Engineering, Material Science, Physics or related fields. Before the effective date of hire, applicants need to provide evidence of completion of the Ph.D. degree.

Experience:
Prior research experience in high temperature melting, high energy ball milling, spark plasma sintering, and expertise in developing high fatigue strength and high ductility materials will be beneficial. Further, the candidate should have experience with microstructure analysis, such as twinning, stacking faults, dislocations, precipitates etc., via high-resolution microscopies. The candidate will be actively collaborating with multiple academic and industry team members and thus good communication skills are desired. The candidate is expected to participate in the development of project reports and proposals and thus good technical writing skills are highly desired.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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