Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Materials Science & Engineering - Job at University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ

Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Materials Science & Engineering

Tucson, AZ

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Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Materials Science & Engineering
Posting Number	req18183
Department	Materials Science & Engr
Department Website Link	https://mse.engineering.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	1235 E. James E. Rogers Way, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights	The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) is seeking a candidate for Postdoctoral Research Associate I. The ideal candidate will be capable of independent research in the areas of computational thermodynamics, CALPHAD, density functional theory, Monte Carlo, phase field method, and other computational approaches and will have experience in computational materials science and modeling of structural metals and alloys. Experience in machine learning, signal processing, are a plus. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Lead a research project in close collaboration with the PI. Innovate new areas of inquiry and advance novel computational techniques and modeling approaches. Present research findings in meetings and publish in scientific journals; maintain detailed records and datasets. Apply for independent funding and contribute to grant proposals submitted by the PI. Mentor graduate students and undergraduate researchers. Participate as a team member and contribute to a productive scientific environment. Assist on overall group management and administrative duties as needed. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Working knowledge of the CALPHAD method and strong programming skills.
Minimum Qualifications	PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or as closely related field is required upon hire. Selected candidate must have Ph.D. conferred upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience in calculation of first-principles phase diagrams (cluster expansion, Monte Carlo) and CALPHAD software (ThermoCalc, ESPEI, PyCalphad or similar). Experience in modeling structural alloys. Experience in programming skills (Python, MATLAB or other). Experience in machine learning, signal processing. Experience in writing research articles and grant applications .
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Research
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$56,484 (DOE)
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	3/18/2024
Expected End Date	6/30/2024
Contact Information for Candidates	Marat Latypov latmarat@arizona.edu (520) 621-6070
Open Date	11/1/2023
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement	At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

The University of Arizona is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

Company

University of Arizona

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full or Part Time

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

Open