Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Mech, Aero, & Biomed Engineering

Description

 

Post-doctoral research associate: Hybrid manufacturing

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled post-doctoral research associate to join the Machine Tool Research Center (MTRC) in the development of hybrid manufacturing, including CNC machining, metrology, and additive manufacturing. The research aims to leverage experiments and modeling to increase the understanding of the relationships between machining, additive friction stir deposition, and tribology.

Position description

The successful candidate will work closely with a team of undergraduate, graduate, and staff researchers to advance the state-of-the-art in hybrid manufacturing. The primary focus of this position will be on addressing the challenges related to increasing productivity and reducing cost for discrete part production by hybrid manufacturing. The research focus is the intersection of manufacturing processes and tribology to increase understanding of the relationship between surface science, process performance, and part quality. The candidate will be required to work with and supervise graduate and undergraduate students, prepare research reports, communicate with sponsors, and prepare high-quality scholarly work for publication in top journals. Successful candidates will also be creative and develop their own unique research paths and proposals for submission to funding agencies or development into scholarly works.

Key responsibilities

• Leading funded research program: Perform duties and responsibilities assigned from the current funded programs in the MTRC.
• Developing novel ideas and new proposals: Use the lab resources to develop new ideas and pathways for additional funding, intellectual property, and scholarly work unrelated to specific programs that are currently funded.
• Mentoring and guiding graduate and undergraduate students: Help graduate and undergraduate students develop and overcome obstacles to complete all educational and research objectives.
• Developing scholarly work: lead development of high-quality publications.
• Collaboration and communication: Collaborate with team members and external partners. Present research findings in conferences, workshops, and academic journals.

Qualifications

 

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong background in machining and tribology.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM.
• Demonstrated track record of research excellence through publications in reputable conferences and journals.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and independently drive research projects.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English.

This post-doctoral position offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research at the forefront of manufacturing. The successful candidate will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and work in a stimulating and dynamic research environment. The position is initially offered for a one-year term with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references to [[email protected]]. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled with a target starting date of April 1, 2024.

Job
  Research Professional 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-knoxville 
Organization
  Mech Aero&biomed Engineering 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Knoxville 
Job Posting
  Feb 13, 2024, 1:44:50 PM