Research Associate

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Posted: 11-May-24

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty
Engineering

Internal Number: 227290

Position Summary:

A Research Associate position is available immediately. The goal of the program is to develop an understanding of role processing method on the properties and microstructure of ultrahigh temperature ceramics. The program will deal with carrying out thorough powder characterization of materials using analytical techniques such as scanning electron microscopy/EDS analyses, particle size analyses, BET surface analyses and X-ray diffraction. Materials will be processed with a combination of borothermal, carbothermal and arc melting methods. The candidate will be responsible for conducting research as well as overseeing the processing laboratories. The successful candidate should have a strong background in characterization and processing of high temperature materials. A thorough understanding of scanning electron microscopy and preparation methods is essential. Previous experience with all methods is required. Strong writing and presentation skills are required. Experience Applicants are requested to contact Prof. Richard Haber, Rutgers University, Center for Ceramic Research, Department of Material Science and Engineering, 607 Taylor Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 848-445-4931
   25 %  1.          Conducting powder synthesis research using borothermal, carbothermal and arc melting methods
 
   25%   2.          Conducting sintering studies of the produced powders
 
   25%   3.          Conducting characterization studies using SEM, XRD and Raman methods
 
   15 %  4.          Overseeing graduate students and undergraduate researchers in the processing laboratories
 
   10 %  5.          Writing reports and publications on research. This will also entail making technical presentations to sponsors

Minimum Education and Experience:

Candidate must have a PhD or equivalent in either Ceramic Science and Engineering or Material Science and Engineering. Must have demonstrated record of using FESEM, RAMAN and XRD. 

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

The candidate must be able to process high temperature materials. Facilities and equipment that will be utilized includes arc melter, hot press, XRD, SEM, Raman spectrometer, DTA/TGA, optical microscopy and mechanical testing equipment such as microhardness and nano indentation. 

Posting Number: 24FA0481

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