Post-Doctoral Fellow
About The Position
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher in the area of optical sensor development for structural integrity assessment. The successful candidate will contribute to a research project focused on developing and validating a Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensor for measuring strain on Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels. This work is a collaborative effort between academia and industry, and it will be conducted under the mentorship of Prof. Ahmet Can Sabuncu at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Salary: $60,000 annual. The position is full-time and for one-year, with the possibility of renewal contingent on continued funding and performance.
Requirements
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in experimental design, data acquisition, and quantitative analysis.
- Familiarity with digital data acquisition systems and sensor integration.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, professional reports and presentations to for industry partners and funding agencies.
- Strong analytical background to investigate pressure-strain-stress relationships in composite materials.
- US Citizenship or permanent residency is required due to sponsor restrictions.
Nice To Haves
- Motivation to engage in proposal development and future funding applications, in collaboration with the PI and project partners.
- Interest in exploring related applications of FBG sensing, such as in aerospace, civil infrastructure, or biomedical systems.
- Familiarity with composite material behavior, strain-based sensing, or finite element modeling is a plus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
