View Jobs in All Categories:

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.

EEO/AA

Additional Job Posting Information: 

Job Information

The research group (Multiphase Transport Laboratory, MTL) of Prof. Ben Xu in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Houston (UH) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher. The expected starting date is no later than September 2023, and the initial appointment is for 1 year. The position may be renewed annually at the discretion of UH, based on satisfactory performance, funding availability, and programmatic need.

Responsibilities

We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher in metal additive manufacturing (AM) with emphasis on the development and understanding of Nickel-based superalloy design for high temperature and high corrosive environment, and high entropy alloy (HEA) for radiation and salt corrosion protection. The successful candidate will carry out AM experiments, characterize printed samples using advanced electron microscopy techniques, perform data analysis, and develop numerical models to predict the microstructure evolution. Experience with the use of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) machines and advanced electron microscopy techniques are highly desired along with a demonstrated publication record in the area of metal AM and AM process modeling.

The project team is multidisciplinary and distributed across academia and national laboratories; thus, the candidate will be responsible to:

• provide knowledge of topics, including laser-matter interaction science, alloy design and alloying effects, fundamental metallurgy such as solidification and phase transformations;
• evaluate microstructural response during thermomechanical testing, and various types of post-processing for radiation and corrosion protection;
• perform characterization of metal AM components, including optical microscopy and electron microscopy, including as SEM, EBSD, and EDS;
• document and regularly present findings to the research team, present results at national/international meetings, and publish research in peer-reviewed journals;
• perform other duties as assigned, including supervising graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related discipline. All degree requirements must be completed before the commencement of the appointment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences
• Ability to address complex problems creatively, and to work effectively both independently and in collaboration with other researchers.

Other Information

This position may require some short-term travels to collaborator’s sites for project review and meetings, and travel expenses are reimbursable according to applicable UH travel policies.

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

HOW TO APPLY 
Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, CV/resume with publication list, a short personal research statement (< 3 pages), and a list of three references to Prof. Ben Xu (bxu12@central.uh.edu).
 

Doctoral and No experience

Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed.No experience is required.