Postdoctoral Research Associate in Sensor Integration for Metal Additive Manufacturing

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus • Norman, OK

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About The Position

The Sooner Additive Manufacturing Laboratory (SAML) at the University of Oklahoma seeks highly motivated, innovative, and collaborative postdoctoral research associates to lead research in additive manufacturing. Candidates must be a U.S. person or U.S. citizen and have demonstrated skills and interest in one or more of these areas: in-situ monitoring for additive manufacturing, sensor integration and data acquisition, or AI/machine learning for large dataset analysis.

Postdoctoral research associates will be key members of SAML’s interdisciplinary team and work on high-impact projects sponsored by federal agencies and industry partners. Each position is initially a one-year appointment, with the possibility of annual renewal for up to three years depending on performance and funding availability. The role includes dedicated career-development mentorship in proposal writing, project management, publishing and presenting results, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. Positions can start as soon as possible. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.

SAML is a state-of-the-art University of Oklahoma facility focused on advancing manufacturing science and technology. Its research spans the additive manufacturing lifecycle, from fundamental process science to materials characterization and part qualification. The lab has industrial additive manufacturing systems, advanced characterization tools, and high-performance computing resources.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, industrial engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the specified research areas.
• Experience with additive manufacturing technology and materials characterization techniques.
• A strong record of publishing research in peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. person or U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• A multidisciplinary skill set spanning one or more of the listed research areas.
• Experience mentoring students and contributing to research proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and direct research projects.
• Experience in proposal writing.
• Experience collaborating with industry partners or national laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Lead research in additive manufacturing within one or more of the focus areas: in-situ monitoring, sensor integration and data acquisition, or AI/machine learning for large dataset analysis.
• Contribute as a key member of SAML’s interdisciplinary research team on projects sponsored by federal agencies and industry partners.
• Publish and present research results.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Dedicated mentorship for career development, including guidance on proposal writing, project management, publishing and presenting results, and mentoring students.

What This Job Offers

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