Postdoctoral Associate, Materials Science and Engineering
- Employer
- MIT MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Closing date
- 3 Aug 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Engineering & Technology, Physical Sciences, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Physics & Astronomy, Chemistry
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Postdocs
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Working at MIT offers opportunities, an environment, a culture – and benefits – that just aren’t found together anywhere else. If you’re curious, motivated, want to be part of a unique community, and help shape the future – then take a look at this opportunity.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE), to join a collaborative project in the groups of professors Keith Nelson (Department of Chemistry) and Christopher Schuh (Department of Materials Science and Engineering). Will work in multidisciplinary teams consisting of graduate students, Ph.D.-level scientists, and faculty at the intersection of micro-mechanics, materials science, and optics. Responsibilities include applying and developing novel optical techniques for microparticle impact studies, primarily involving metallic particles impacting metallic targets to induce structural and chemical responses that can be monitored in real time; student advising/mentoring; and authoring or coauthoring technical presentations, reports and manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Ph.D. in optics, materials science, mechanical engineering, metallurgy, physical chemistry, physics, or related field; demonstrated experience and interest in optical diagnostics (high-speed imaging, spectroscopy) and research focusing on dynamic responses of materials; highly effective organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills; and ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
PREFERRED: experience in optics and interest in working with diverse problems. Job #18614
This is a one year position with the possibility of renewal depending on mutual agreement and funding.
MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.
MIT considers equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. All candidates who believe they possess equivalent experience and education are encouraged to apply.
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