Post Doctoral Fellow - Materials Research Center #00081867

Job Title: Post Doctoral Fellow - Materials Research Center #00081867
Location: Rolla
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 41630
Hiring Department

MATERIALS RESEARCH CENTER

Application Deadline

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Job Description

The Materials Research Center (MRC) at the Missouri University of Science and Technology invites applications for one or more 12-month non-tenure track Post Doctoral Fellows. The post-docs will conduct research on ultra-high temperature ceramics including synthesis of boride and carbide ceramics and composites, densification by hot pressing or spark plasma sintering, and characterization such as x-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The post-docs are expected to draft manuscripts for publication in international technical journals and presentations for conferences. A Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, or a closely related field is required. Preference will be given to candidates who are U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position(s) is(are) filled.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Ceramic Engineering or a closely related field is required.

Comments

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