Physical Metallurgy Postdoc
Job Summary
The Chandran Research Group in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Utah, is looking to hire a postdoctoral researcher. The position is in a federally-funded project that is focused on processing, physical metallurgy, and mechanical behavior of high temperature refractory alloys with emphasis on niobium alloys. This is an exceptional opportunity for a candidate with a PhD in materials science and engineering, with a strong physical and mechanical metallurgy background, to break new ground in metallic structural materials. This is also an opportunity to build an independent research program to launch the candidate's career. Chandran's group has been active in design and characterization of advanced structural materials, with publications in leading materials and mechanics journals. See https://faculty.utah.edu/u0029168-K.
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Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for ingot/powder metallurgy processing refractory alloys, CALPHAD calculations, characterizing microstructure and alloy properties, and meeting the performance targets in the project.Work safely and independently in physical metallurgy laboratories.Plan and execute research in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.Communicate scientific results effectively, both in oral presentations and high-impact publications.
Maintain the laboratory a safe, organized, and welcoming workplace.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
Must have obtained a PhD in Metallurgy or Materials Science and EngineeringStrong record of quality peer-reviewed publications.
Experience in spark plasma sintering, phase diagrams, physical metallurgy, electron microscopy, and mechanical testing of materials. Excellent writing, presentation, communication skills. Ability to collaborate with MSE faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students. A self-starter on troubleshooting technical problems with attention to detail.
Special Instructions
Upload Curriculum Vitae and Research Statement
Requisition Number: PRN38919B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday
Department: 00108 - Metallurgical Engineering
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 50000 to 60000
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/166367
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