Temporary

The University of Tulsa • Tulsa, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary, part-time research assistant position, approximately 10 hours per week, based in the Advanced Composites Laboratory at The University of Tulsa. The role involves fabrication and processing of carbon/carbon and ceramic matrix composite materials, conducting high-temperature experiments, materials characterization, data analysis, and supporting researchers.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with faculty and student researchers.
• Strong experimental, data-analysis, and technical communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with composite materials, ceramics, carbon materials, high-temperature materials processing, coatings, or materials characterization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and processing of carbon/carbon and ceramic matrix composite materials.
• Conducting high-temperature processing, densification, coating, and thermal treatment experiments.
• Materials characterization using techniques such as SEM/EDS, XRD, Raman spectroscopy, thermal analysis, and mechanical testing.
• Analysis and interpretation of experimental data.
• Supporting graduate and undergraduate researchers with experimental procedures and laboratory activities.
• Maintaining appropriate experimental documentation and assisting with preparation of technical reports, presentations, and research publications.
• Assisting with the safe operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

What This Job Offers

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