Postdoctoral Research Associate - College of Engineering - Materials Science and Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Materials Science and Engineering is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to join Marc De Graef’s group. The successful candidate will utilize experimental and computational tools within the Materials Characterization Facility to develop and implement novel techniques for defect characterization in solids. This role involves deep expertise in various microscopy techniques, simulation software, data analysis, and collaboration with students and external partners.

Requirements

PhD Degree in MSE or a related field (e.g., physics, chemistry, chemical engineering)
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Demonstrated experience in materials characterization techniques
Expert in the importance of defects for material properties and performance
Expert in combining different numerical tools via Python scripting
Experience in performing complex simulations
Experience training and supervising students
High proficiency in writing and communication skills, teamwork, and presentation skills
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Responsibilities

Expert on modalities in the scanning electron microscope (SEM): Electron Back-Scatter Diffraction (EBSD), Electron Channeling Contrast Imaging (ECCI), and other SEM-based modalities
Expert on modalities in the transmission electron microscope (TEM): conventional imaging and diffraction, STEM Diffraction Contrast Imaging
Develop workflows for in-situ thermo-mechanical experiments in the SEM
Conduct simulations for all the above experimental modalities using the EMsoft00 package and related similar software
Perform data analysis and visualization
Train and supervise masters and doctoral students
Coordinate research with external collaborators
Report and present results
Identify problems and obstacles to progress; develop strategies to tackle problems
Participate in writing high impact papers, reports, proposals, and training
Document procedures and workflows; curate and preserve data
Perform other related duties as assigned