Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Materials Science and Engineering - UTK

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts in the design, synthesis, processing, and characterization of advanced thermal interface materials for energy and electronics applications.
• Prepare nanomaterials and polymer nanocomposites.
• Conduct materials processing (e.g., mixing, controlled assembly, internal structural control).
• Carry out materials characterization (thermal, mechanical, morphological, and electrical).
• Work closely with collaborators on device-level testing and evaluation to assess the performance of thermal interface materials.
• Access advanced characterization and synthesis capabilities at national user facilities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science and Engineering, or related degree program with 3 years (including degree program) experience in design and fabrication of functional polymer composites, especially for thermal management, energy, and electronics applications.
• Experience with thermal properties characterization of materials and devices by various methods, including thermal conductivity measurement, DSC, TGA, etc.
• Knowledge of thermal management technologies in energy storage devices and electronics.
• Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.