Postdoctoral Researcher

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Position Summary:
The candidate will perform research on the influence of atom position in the structure and distribution of phase present to facilitate their shaping by AM techniques. Among those but not restricted to are: calculation of stacking fault energy, DFT analysis of crystal structure, etc. You will also structure protocols for the proper acquisition and analysis of data from beam scattering techniques. The incumbent will be expected to take over papers that are in progress and bring to conclusion. Preparing new papers using the analysis gained for the characterization techniques. Assisting in writing grants and grant reports. Mentoring students. Participating in workshops and industrial meetings will also be tasks of this position.

Qualifications:

Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

PhD in Materials Science/Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Physics or a connex field.

Extensive experience of beam diffraction techniques for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of diffraction patterns (ex: XPS, ARPES, neutron diffraction, X-ray diffraction).

Other Qualifying Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrate high quality writing skills by the authorship of high-quality papers in high impact factor journals.

Demonstrate past mentorship of graduate students.

Involvement in professional societies related to the field.

Hiring Unit:

Mining and Materials Engineering

Number of Positions:

1

Supervisor:

Professor Mathieu Brochu

Total Hours per week:

35

Annual Salary:

$45,000.00

Posting End Date:

March 29, 2024

« Connaissance du français et de l'anglais: L'Université McGill est une université de langue anglaise où les tâches quotidiennes peuvent nécessiter une communication verbale et écrite en anglais.  Le niveau d’anglais requis pour ce poste a été déterminé comme étant de niveau # 4(qualificatif) sur une échelle de 0-4.»

“Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4(qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.”

Immigration Stipulation (Obligatory for non-Canadian candidates without permanent residency who will reside in Canada only): In accordance with Canadian and Quebec law, the present offer is conditional upon your obtaining the appropriate work authorization from any or all of the following as applicable: Citizenship & Immigration Canada, Immigration Quebec and Human Resources & Skills Development Canada (HRSDC).

Annual Salary:

(AMURE Post-Doctoral Fellow Researcher) $41,500.00

Hours per Week:

35 (Full time)

Location:

Wong Building

Supervisor:

Associate Professor

Position Start Date:

2024-03-21

Position End Date:

2025-04-07

Deadline to Apply:

2024-04-01

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