Postdoctoral Research Associate

Northeastern University • Boston, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Research involves developing and implementing material models to predict microstructure, phase change and residual stress in processes in high energy processes in metal additive manufacturing applications. The Ideal candidate will also have experience in conducting experiments and have a strong grasp of continuum mechanics, cohesive zone, crystal plasticity, experience with using Abaqus, user subroutines, and Python scripting.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent
• Able to undertake substantial full-time research and scholarship
• Working under the supervision of a senior scholar
• Knowledge of commercial FEA package Abaqus
• Knowledge of the programming language Python
• Good knowledge of numerical implementation of plasticity
• Good knowledge of cohesive zone modeling
• Will interface with the molecular dynamics group to create customized scripts for implementing

Nice To Haves

• Experience in conducting experiments
• Strong grasp of continuum mechanics
• Strong grasp of cohesive zone
• Strong grasp of crystal plasticity
• Experience with using Abaqus
• Experience with user subroutines
• Experience with Python scripting

Responsibilities

• Conducting experimental research
• Conducting theoretical research and modeling
• Write grant applications
• Write journal papers
• Supervision of undergraduate and graduate students

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness
• Life
• Retirement
• Commuting & transportation

What This Job Offers

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