Postdoctoral Research Associate

Oregon Institute of Technology • Klamath Falls, OR

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About The Position

The Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research & Development (OMIC R&D) is a world-class collaborative environment that provides economic, strategic, and technological solutions for its industry partners, bringing together the best talents and capabilities of leading manufacturing companies and our partner universities: Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) and Oregon State University (OSU). OMIC R&D is instrumental in bolstering economic growth, deepening relationships with metals-related industry, and providing a path for manufacturers to be more competitive in the global market. The Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology (MMET) at Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) is seeking applications for Postdoctoral Research Associate position. This is a 12-month staff position at Oregon Tech's Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research & Development (OMIC R&D) with a possibility of extension to multiple years subject to performance satisfactory and funding availability. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research related to additive manufacturing process development and mechanical characteristics studies. They will also be expected to develop an independent research agenda related to this topic. Duties include gathering, managing, analyzing, and reporting data in accordance with project goals, contributing to the dissemination of research findings, submitting funding proposals, and participating in long-term research planning. Oregon Tech's Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology Department is committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis at the time of hire. This position does not offer visa sponsorship or other employment-based immigration support, now or in the future.
• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering.
• Experience in additive manufacturing engineering with emphasis on process development and optimizations.
• Highly proficient in technical writing and presentation.
• Knowledge in mechanical behavior of materials in sold-state joining.
• Experience in microstructure characterization.
• Experience with 3D modeling and CAD-CAM software.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision, ensuring ethical conduct of research, meeting timelines, and delivering high-quality results.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cold-spray additive manufacturing.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with industry partners.
• Willingness to mentor and tech research assistant students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research related to additive manufacturing process development and mechanical characteristics studies.
• Develop an independent research agenda related to this topic.
• Gathering, managing, analyzing, and reporting data in accordance with project goals
• Contributing to the dissemination of research findings
• Submitting funding proposals
• Participating in long-term research planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees