Post Doctoral Associate

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post Doctoral Associate
Department	Engn-Materials Science & Engn
Salary	Open
Posting Summary	This job posting pertains to a government funded research project on boride and carbide ceramics for Hypersonics applications. The candidate must have a doctoral degree in Materials Science and Engineering or in an allied discipline. A very good proficiency in thermodynamics of materials is essential and familiarity with Thermo-calcTM software package is preferred. The successful candidate will carry out modelling on phase and reaction equilibria in boride and carbide ceramics. The successful candidate will be involved in the synthesis of selected boride and carbide ceramics by arc melting. The successful candidate should have a strong background in characterization of materials using X-ray diffraction, SEM/EBSD and EDS, and IR/Raman spectroscopy. A thorough understanding of powder synthesis, processing and densification methods are essential. This position will begin in 1 November 2024. The appointment is for 12 months but can be extended depending upon the availability of funding and job performance. Qualified applicants are requested to contact Prof. E. Koray Akdoğan, Rutgers University, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, 607 Taylor Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854. E-mail: [email protected]. Phone: 848-445-4931. Key Duties: 50 % 1. Thermodynamics modeling of borides and carbides 35 % 2. Characterization of materials 15 % 3. Supervising the characterization laboratories  What are the expected outcomes: Thermodynamics of phase equilibria in Boride and Carbide Ceramics for Hypersonics Applications.  How are the key duties performed: By carrying out computer simulations using advanced modeling software and providing guidance to experimental work.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	24FA0679
Posting Open Date	06/24/2024
Posting Close Date	08/24/2024

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Candidate must have a PhD in Material Science and Engineering or allied disciplines. Must have demonstrated record of using thermodynamics of materials and characterization of materials with FESEM, RAMAN and XRD. Must have experience in high temperature materials.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	The knowledge required above is needed as the candidate must be able to immediately being participating in existing research.
Equipment Utilized	The candidate must have prior experience with thermodynamics of materials and modeling, ceramic processing and characterization.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview
Statement	This position will report to Professor Haber and Professor Akdo?an. The candidate will carry out advanced thermodynamic modeling of complex boride and carbide ceramics. The candidate will provide guidance to the experimental work based on the said modeling. The candidate will also participate in the experimental work.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/230640
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
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