Post-Doctoral Research Associate- Materials Science & Engineering
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- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
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- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Post Doctoral Research Associate
Description: The University of Tennessee is pleased to announce an immediate opening for a post-doctoral research associate in the area of purified gas testing. The candidate must have a demonstrated experience with vacuum equipment, materials metrology, and/or chemical processes. Specific experience in mass spectrometry, infrared transient absorption spectroscopy, and actinide chemistry is desired but not required. Excellent written, as evidenced by a prolific publication record, and oral communication skills are necessary. A PhD in Chemical Engineering (preferred), or Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or a related field is required; candidates that are finishing their degree will also be considered. Applicants can start the position if they have finished the PhD degree requirements, even if the degree has not been conferred. Importantly, the applicant must be able to pursue a Q-clearance. The candidate will be advised by Dr. Philip D. Rack at the University of Tennessee and a scientist at the Y-12 National Security Complex.
Qualifications
Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct research and development to implement novel chemical processes focused on actinide chemistry
- Develop in-situ process meteorology/measurements
- Conduct mass spectrometry measurements of gasses.
- Conduct reaction dynamic experiments of gasses using infrared transient absorption spectroscopy.
- Perform data analyses of experimental results with uncertainty quantification.
- Study fundamental fluid dynamics properties of metal halides and other specialized gasses.
- Develop reports detailing research conclusions and experimental results for delivery to NNSA sponsors.
Interested applicants should send inquiries and application materials (a cover letter and curriculum vita) to prack@utk.edu.
Job: Research Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Materials Science & Engr
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: May 19, 2023, 12:36:25 PM
Organization
Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion
UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.
As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.
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