Postdoctoral: Materials Science and Engineering: The Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) department at the University of Arizona is seeking a dedicated Postdoctoral Research Associate to engage in cutting-edge research combining experimental characterization with computational modeling of structural alloys.
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Materials Science and Engineering
Designation:
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Area:
Materials Science and Engineering, focusing on process-structure-property relationships of metallic materials, including aluminum, steels, and superalloys.
Location:
Main Campus
1235 E. James E. Rogers Way,
Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field conferred by the time of hire.
- First-author publications in major peer-reviewed journals on metallurgy or mechanics of materials.
- Desired Qualifications:
- Strong background in metallurgy, micromechanics, or crystal plasticity of metallic materials.
- At least two years of hands-on experience in microstructure characterization, metallography, mechanical testing, or non-destructive evaluation.
- Familiarity with finite element methods (e.g., ABAQUS).
- Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or C++.
- Experience with machine learning or signal processing is a plus.
Job Description:
- Conduct independent and collaborative research.
- Design experiments, develop models, and analyze results.
- Maintain accurate records of methods, data, and results.
- Present findings at internal group/project meetings.
- Support the development of lab protocols, workflows, and best practices.
- Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and contribute to conference presentations.
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and provide training on experiments, simulations, and data analysis.
- Contribute to grant proposal writing and identify new funding opportunities.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience.
Last Date to Apply:
Open until filled
For inquiries, please contact Marat Latypov at latmarat@arizona.edu.
