Post Doc Fellow, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.

The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow researcher to work on a project involving advanced quantitative characterization of microstructure evolution during materials processing.

• Apply techniques for quantitative microstructure characterization to iron-based alloys given different heat treatments.
• Synthesize metal specimens using vacuum arc melting.
• Assist with setting up and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Participate in weekly meetings and prepare presentation materials communicating research results.
• Contribute to guiding graduate students in characterization and analysis of metallic specimens in multiple alloy systems.
• Assist with experiments involving surface modifications on metallic specimens using laser shock peening, oxidation behavior, and thermophysical property characterization.
• Write code in Python and Matlab for analyzing data.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Prior to the effective date of appointment, a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering.

• Expertise in physical metallurgy and characterization of processing-structure-property relationships in metallic materials.
• Experience in scanning electron microscopy, electron backscatter diffraction, X-ray diffraction, Gleeble thermomechanical testing, metallographic specimen preparation, electro-discharge machining.
• Knowledge of crystallography of phase transformations and analysis of orientation data using the MTEX toolbox in Matlab.
• Demonstrated ability to write scientific manuscripts in English for submission to peer-reviewed journals.

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . 

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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