JOB TITLE
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
Material Science

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Seeking a candidate with a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering with experience in metallurgy, specifically metallic powders, for work on powder development for additive manufacturing techniques. Candidate will be managing, under the Assistant Professor's supervision, a group of 6 to 8 graduate students working on this DoD funded project.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities
We are seeking a candidate to specifically support the Pl in laboratory and research management, specifically in powder metallurgy and cold spray processing. The candidate is expected to contribute to the research goals of the DoD funded projects. The opportunity may arise to present to top university staff, funding organizations, and/or external collaborators. The initial project assignments will depend on the candidate's expertise. However, the candidate is expected to learn new technologies on the job, in order to support activities such as:

• Processing and characterization of metallic powders
• Design, carry out, analyze, and present experiments related to optimizing metal additive manufacturing from powder to final part
• Operate additive manufacturing printing equipment
• Utilize analytical and physical testing apparatus to qualify spherical powders and finished parts for metal additive manufacturing applications
• Characterization techniques to include thermal (calorimetry), mechanical (hardness, yield stress), and microstructural (microscopy), microstructural characterization using
• FIB/SEM/EDS/EBSD/ and TEM
• Lead AM process/materials/research engineers utilizing best practices
• Maintain appropriate additive manufacturing validation and process records
• Determine equipment and tools needed in order to achieve R&D and manufacturing goals Maintain research relationships for the research group with internal and external collaborators Train and manage undergraduate, master's, and PhD research students
• Maintain appropriate additive manufacturing laboratory equipment
• Evaluate high value capital equipment for the lab, including FIB/SEM/EDS
• Write funding proposals and annual reports to funding agencies

Requirements:
The successful candidate will have a strong background in Materials Science and Engineering, laboratory experience, demonstrated independent technical work, contributed to experimental plans, data collection and analysis.
It is required that the candidate has:

• A Ph.D. degree in Materials Science and Engineering
• Strong understanding of how microstructures affect properties and how processing can be used to design microstructures.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in project management and product development Exceptional technical competency in the areas of metal additive manufacturing processes- from powder to post processing
• Materials characterization experience, including FIB/SEM/EDS.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both teaching and influencing
• Peer reviewed publications, patents, or conference presentations
• Fluent with Microsoft Office packages
• Proficient in English (both written and oral)
• Ability to work in a small team atmosphere
• US citizenship

It is desired but not required that the candidate has:

• A Ph.D. thesis related to the nanoscale or mesoscale control of bulk metallic materials. Experience with TEM, DSC/DTA, adhesion/tensile testing, fracture toughness characterization Experience with safe handling of metallic powders
• Strong understanding of aluminum powder metallurgy
• Experience with heat treating, ideally of aluminum
• Management/project management experience

FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We are seeking individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity and collaboration, inclusion, problem solving and change making.

To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Post-Doctoral-Research-Fellow_R0000291

About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.





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