Post Doctoral Associate - Tevis Jacobs Laboratory
About The Position
There is an opening for a postdoctoral researcher in the research group of Prof. Tevis Jacobs in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Pittsburgh. The research will investigate the fundamental mechanisms governing the strength and stability of industry-relevant nanoparticles. Mechanical testing of nanoparticles will be performed in a transmission electron microscope (TEM) using a cutting-edge in situ nanomanipulator apparatus. The work will also involve atomic-resolution imaging and analysis of materials, as well as post-processing using numerical routines (e.g., in Matlab) to extract quantitative measurements of material response.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in materials science, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated expertise with electron microscopy
- Ability to work independently
- Highly motivated
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience with in situ TEM methods
- Experience with mechanical testing
- Experience with the topic of mechanical behavior of materials (theory and application)
Responsibilities
- Mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students
- Presentations at international conferences
- Writing of publications for peer-reviewed scientific journals
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Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
