School of Engineering -- 448000000 Mechanical & Materials Engineering -- Postdoctoral Fellow - Dr. Kathy Lu
About The Position
The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct research related to federally sponsored projects and other activities, emphasizing ceramics and polymer-derived materials for harsh environments. Research includes synthesizing high-temperature and other extreme-condition materials, including polymer-derived ceramics; conducting modeling, simulations, and machine learning; and testing and characterizing materials for composition, phase, and microstructure. The fellow will study material behavior and fundamental mechanisms in harsh environments and develop theoretical understanding of the research. The position also involves developing detailed research plans, implementing research tasks, preparing project reports and journal manuscripts, planning research events, collaborating with researchers on and off campus, and working with university personnel on laboratory-related issues. The fellow will assist undergraduate and graduate student research, help develop grant proposals, deliver educational programs, and coordinate activities involving project members.
Requirements
- PhD.
- Background in ceramics and polymer-derived harsh-environment materials; candidates with some polymer background are highly desired, but candidates with only a polymer background will not be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Some polymer background.
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed research plans and implement research tasks.
- Prepare project reports and journal manuscripts.
- Synthesize high-temperature and other extreme-condition materials, including polymer-derived ceramics.
- Conduct modeling, simulations, and machine learning related to the research.
- Test and characterize materials, including their composition, phase, and microstructure.
- Study material behavior and fundamental mechanisms in harsh environments and develop theoretical understanding of the research.
- Plan research events and collaborate with researchers on and off campus.
- Work with university personnel on laboratory-related issues.
- Assist with undergraduate and graduate student research.
- Help develop grant proposals and deliver educational programs.
- Coordinate activities involving project members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
