Summary
Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a highly reliable and hands-on Research Associate for its EMIT Lab, led by Prof. Sneha P. Narra. This position is designed for an individual looking to deepen their expertise in metal additive manufacturing (AM) while gaining experience leading technical work, coordinating research tasks, mentoring students, and contributing to future funding efforts. The role supports an ongoing research project funded by NASA.
Research Associate in Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, Russia
Key Job Details
| Job Feature | Description |
| Designation | Research Associate (Staff – Fixed Term) |
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Job Requisition ID | 2024841 |
| Pay Basis | Salary |
Research Area
- Primary Focus: Metal additive manufacturing (primarily focusing on Alloy 718).
- Core Methodologies: Process modeling, materials characterization, and connecting experimental results with modeling findings.
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Education: MS or recent PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, or a closely related field (PhD preferred). A combination of education and relevant experience may also be considered.
- Technical Experience:
- Prior experience with metal additive manufacturing processes.
- Strong hands-on capability with laboratory equipment and experimental workflows.
- Experience with materials characterization techniques (e.g., microscopy, tomography, metallography).
- Basic experience with modeling or relevant modeling coursework.
- Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills, excellent execution, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively coordinate with students and external collaborators.
- Requirements: Successful completion of a background check.
Job Description & Responsibilities
- Lead hands-on characterization work including tomography, microscopy, metallography, and related materials analysis.
- Build on existing process and microstructure modeling efforts to connect experimental characterization results with modeling findings.
- Produce high-quality experimental results, figures, methods descriptions, and technical summaries based on specific research directions provided by the PI.
- Integrate knowledge across stages of the metal AM workflow, including processing, post-processing, characterization, and interpretation of results.
- Support ongoing collaborative project activities by providing characterization expertise, technical feedback, and data organization to ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
- Learn and implement new techniques or concepts as needed to support evolving project needs.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply directly through the official Carnegie Mellon University job portal by clicking the apply button on the CMU Job Posting Page.
Technical Assistance: For technical difficulties during the application process, you can contact HR Services at 412-268-4600.
Last Date to Apply
- Not Specified (The position was posted recently and will likely remain open until filled; early submission is highly encouraged).
