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Postdoctoral Research Assoc
Job Description
Postdoctoral Research Assoc
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UNT System Overview
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Posting Title
Postdoctoral Research Assoc
Department
UNT-Ctr Agile & Adaptive Add. Mfg-190405
College/School
Center for Agile and Adaptive Additive Manufacturing
Job Location
Denton
Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility
ORP Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.
Salary Information
Department Summary
UNT is rapidly building its Center for Agile and Adaptive Manufacturing (CAAAM), a State of Texas funded multi-million-dollar initiative with a multi-disciplinary focus on further advancing the science and technology of additive manufacturing (AM). CAAAM was established in 2019 and has evolved into a comprehensive research facility (https://caaam.unt.edu/). CAAAM involves a multi-disciplinary team of researchers from materials science, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, data science, cybersecurity, and logistics & supply chain management, committed to collaborating on large research projects with an emphasis on additive manufacturing. Specifically, data science & analytics and physics-based AM process modeling for its thermokinetic effects on materials in the context of advanced manufacturing systems in general and additive manufacturing systems more specifically continue to be emphasis of CAAAM activities.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.
Position Summary
A Postdoctoral Researcher position in functional materials additive manufacturing (AM) is available in the Center for Agile and Adaptive Manufacturing (CAAAM) (caaam.unt.edu), a State of Texas funded multi-million-dollar initiative with a multi-disciplinary focus on further advancing the science and technology of additive manufacturing (AM). with the emphasis of the position will be on the development of nanomaterials for AM and understanding of AM process optimization, functional materials design and compositional grading, electro-chemical and piezoelectric responses in AM components. The post-doctoral researcher will work with staff members and technologists within CAAAM in using a range of techniques to characterize key properties of nanomaterials/composites and performance of AM components. Should be familiar with and able to synthesize nanomaterials/composites and slurries for AM, and characterize the materials and structures using various electrical and electro-chemical and other standard mechanical testing.
The specific Postdoctoral Researcher roles are:
- Development of novel AM processes and materials, with particular emphasis on multilaterals printing
- Design and development of novel (3D/4D) electronic devices and rechargeable batteries by AM process
- Nanocomposite formulating, including optimization of compounding procedures, particle loading, and particle surface modifications
- Work with various nanoparticles, particularly 2D materials (MoS2, WS2) and carbon-based (CNTs, graphene) including particle modification (chemical surface treatments)
- Perform materials characterization, including: electro-chemical characterization, Battery performance test, CV, EIS, Raman, XPS, SEM, and piezoelectricity
- Electrical testing, including IV measurement, piezoelectricity, dielectric constant; Mechanical testing, including standard measurements
- Basic lab and equipment maintenance
- Support graduate and undergraduate students, assist/lead preparation of research proposals and scientific/technical papers and presentations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Research experience and track record of publications in AM, nanomaterials, energy storages and electronic sensing devices.
Preferred Qualifications
Required License / Registration / Certification
Physical Requirements
Ability to communicate
Area of Specialty
Security Sensitive
This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Driving University Vehicle
No
Job Duties
Description of Job Duty
Synthesis of nanomaterials and AM slurries
Description of Job Duty
Design and fabrication of 3D printed electronic devices and energy devices
Description of Job Duty
Develop multi-materials printing process and novel 3D/4D devices
Description of Job Duty
Characterization of materials, electronic devices and energy devices
Description of Job Duty
Writing journal papers and publication in a high-impact journal
Description of Job Duty
Advise students and collaborate with other researchers
Description of Job Duty
Support advisor in writing proposal and proposal submission
Description of Job Duty
Support advisor in preparing reports to sponsored programs
Description of Job Duty
Presentation of research outcomes to relevant meetings or conferences
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F962P
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit Curriculum Vita, Narrative Describing Scholarly Research, and Sample Publications. Applications will be accepted until the position is closed.
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