Assistant Research Professor

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at The Ohio State University is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Assistant Research Professor in the areas of metal casting and advanced manufacturing. The successful candidate will establish and lead innovative research programs that advance the science and engineering of metal casting, lightweight structural alloys, computational materials engineering, and sustainable manufacturing. The position is expected to strengthen the department's leadership in advanced manufacturing and support the Advanced Casting Research Center (ACRC).

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• A strong record of peer-reviewed publications in internationally recognized journals.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced metal casting, lightweight alloy development, and solidification science.
• Experience integrating computational materials engineering, thermodynamic modeling, process simulation, or artificial intelligence into materials and manufacturing research.
• Casting defect prediction, solidification modeling, and process optimization.
• Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME), CALPHAD, finite-element or computational fluid dynamics simulation.
• Metal recycling, sustainable manufacturing, and circular economy technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop competitive research proposals and establish collaborations with industry and government agencies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an externally funded research program in advanced manufacturing, especially in metal casting and lightweight metallic materials.
• Conduct cutting-edge research in metal casting, including high-pressure die casting, solidification science, casting defects analysis and prediction, AI/ML application in process optimization.
• Lead and contribute to proposal development and secure competitive external funding from federal agencies and industrial sponsors
• Collaborate with other faculty and various centers including the Advanced Casting Research Center, national laboratories, and industrial partners to develop next-generation manufacturing technologies.
• Manage day-to-day laboratory operations and coordinate research in metal casting.
• Publish research findings in leading journal, present at national and international conferences, and actively engage with the broader research community.
• Contribute to the growth and visibility of the department through interdisciplinary collaborations and technology transfer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree