Postdoctoral Research Associate - Materials Science and Engineering

University of North Texas System • Denton, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of North Texas is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate. This role will focus on research related to compositionally/functionally graded alloys processed using additive manufacturing technologies. The activities will involve processing, advanced characterization of the microstructure, and mechanical testing of these graded alloys. The University of North Texas System is a growing entity in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, committed to excellence, curiosity, and innovation, with a people-first, values-based culture that fosters respect, belonging, and access for all.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in Metallurgical or Materials Science and Engineering or related field
• At least two to five years of research experience
• Significant number of refereed scientific articles in high-quality journals
• Strong background in physical metallurgy
• Strong background in phase transformations
• Strong background in titanium alloys
• Strong background in materials characterization (especially scanning and transmission electron microscopy, focused ion beam microscopy, and atom probe tomography)
• Strong background in thermodynamics
• Computational modeling skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments, gather data, document research notes, code and analyze data, interpret data
• Stay up to date with all trainings, and federal, state, university and department requirements
• Keep up with historical and latest research data and publications
• Prepare/Assist with reports of research progress to funding agencies
• Help in preparing reviews and research proposal writing
• Train graduate and undergraduate students and other junior colleagues in the research group and department as needed
• Prepare manuscripts for publications in a timely manner and talks and posters for presentation at group meetings and conferences

Benefits

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

What This Job Offers

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