Post Doctoral.Associate - Ohodnicki Lab

About the Role

The Ohodnicki Laboratory focuses on magnetic and photonic materials and device research and development for various applications, with an emphasis on fiber optic and photonic sensors, as well as magnetic and electromagnetic materials for electric power conversion and microwave applications. The lab combines materials synthesis, characterization, and development facilities with expertise in electronics, photonics, and multi-physics finite element simulations. It is an interdisciplinary facility equipped for materials scientists, electrical engineers, computer engineers, chemists, applied physicists, and related professionals.

Qualifications

Applicant must have a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, applied physics, mechanical engineering, materials science, or a closely-related field.

Skills

• Strong background in electromagnetic modeling, design, and optimization of magnetic components
• Electrical testing and power electronics conversion systems
• Technical presentations and publications
• Small and large-signal electrical testing
• Medium voltage testing and characterization
• Modeling of thermal and electrical insulation systems
• Magnetic component characterization
• Strong interest in applied engineering research
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team to deliver project components on schedule
• Ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

• Mentoring graduate students
• Writing journal publications and preparing reports summarizing work for progress reports to funding agencies
• Planning, developing, and implementing technical and scientific research programs
• Contributing to proposal writing and acquisition of preliminary data
• Preparing reports and performing literature reviews
• Supervising graduate and undergraduate students
• Assisting with other projects in the lab

Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Campus: Pittsburgh