Engineering/Science Postdoctoral Fellow

Northeastern University•Portland, ME

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will engage in both fundamental and applied research in the field of advanced manufacturing, with direct relevance to aerospace lightweighting, hypersonic systems, and naval shipbuilding. The Fellow will contribute to ongoing research programs by developing experimental methodologies, computational models, and performing hands-on laboratory investigations. Key responsibilities include generating high-impact scientific publications and technical reports, contributing to additive manufacturing workforce development programs, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students engaged in related projects. The Fellow will work in close collaboration with Professor Andrew Neils on the Roux Institute's Engineering team at both the Portland, ME and Brunswick, ME campuses. This position will support several projects funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. Background checks and other clearances may apply.

Requirements

Ph.D. earned in mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, or a closely related discipline.
Demonstrated expertise in the characterization and testing of crystalline materials, including metals and ceramics.
Strong background in additive manufacturing processes and the mechanics of materials.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with data-driven engineering methods, particularly those leveraging artificial intelligence or machine learning.

Responsibilities

Design and execute experimental investigations into process-structure-property relationships for advanced engineering materials (e.g., high temperature refractory alloys and their coatings).
Develop curriculum and deliver hands-on cold spray additive manufacturing training and lab technician instruction as part of active Department of Defense workforce development programs.
Operate cold spray additive manufacturing systems, with occasional contributions to powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition programs.
Collect process and property data and develop data architectures and tools for automating data analysis.
Develop physics-based computational models (e.g., finite element analysis) to complement and contextualize experimental findings.
Apply CAD tools such as ANSYS and SolidWorks to produce geometric models for experimental specimens, including metamaterial and lattice structures as needed.
Lead technical writing of sponsored program reports.
Lead or contribute to three or more peer-reviewed publication submissions per year.
Mentor and train undergraduate and graduate students.
Support Roux Engineering team proposal development.
Perform lab management duties as needed.
Support Roux external industry and academic collaborations.