Postdoctoral Research Associate, CAM-STAR

About the role

This position is primarily a temporary/training position in which the incumbent plays a substantive role in planning and conducting research by using quantitative and qualitative methods to collect, analyze and report data activities. In collaboration with the Principal Investigator, this role will participate in the planning of independent research, will analyze and interpret data, will publish results, will represent the university at conferences and meetings, and may develop new theories and methodologies. This position may also help the Principal Investigator to lead and direct the work of lower level research staff. This role performs work under the supervision of experienced researchers.

Responsibilities

• Conducting experiments and collecting data
• Analyzing data
• Developing simulation models and identifying algorithms
• Performing statistical analyses
• Preparing manuscripts and conference presentations
• Aiding the PI to prepare project reports
• Other tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Eligible to work legally in the USA
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Exemplary problem-solving skills, ability to work independently as well as on a team
• Proficient written and verbal communication
• Ph.D. in Engineering or another closely related field at the time of appointment
• Research experience in the areas of CFD, Additive Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Material Science, and Machine Learning
• Experience with Simulation software including but not limited to: COMSOL, ANSYS and OpenFOAM etc.
• Experience with data analyses and algorithm development
• Proficiency in computer programming with C++ and Python
• Ability to prepare manuscripts including graphs and illustrations for publication

Qualifications

• Underrepresented candidates are strongly encouraged to apply