Postdoctoral Research Associate, Materials Science and Engineering

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Materials Science and Engineering (Multiple) Posting Number req
23626 Department Materials Science & Engr Department Website Link (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Location Main Campus Address 1235

E. James

E. Rogers Way , Tucson, AZ 85721 USA Position Highlights

The Materials Science and Engineering department (MSE) is seeking highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associates with expertise and/or interest in high temperature structural materials, additive manufacturing, non-destructive testing, multi-scale modeling and materials characterization. The ideal candidates will be able to contribute to the testing of metallic materials, micro structural characterization and/or develop ICME models and digital twins. This position is full-time and on-site at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Contribute to a research project in close collaboration with faculty supervisors, PhD students and undergraduates on additive manufacturing of high temperature structural alloys.

* Innovate new areas of inquiry and advance materials testing, modeling and/or characterization techniques and data analysis.

* Present research findings in meetings and publish in scientific journals; maintain detailed records and datasets.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Knowledge and experience with mechanical testing, mechanics/ICME modeling, and microstructural characterization (SEM, EBSD, TEM, etc.).

* Experience in preparing, writing, editing and revising research articles.

Minimum Qualifications

* PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. Selected candidate must have Ph.D. conferred upon hire.

* This position is subject to federal ITAR/EAR regulations

Preferred Qualifications FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 3 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Sammy Tin

tin Open Date 8/26/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports

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