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Post Doctoral Associate

Rutgers University

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Recruitment/Posting Title
Post Doctoral Associate

Department
Engn-Materials Science & Engn

Salary
Open

Posting Summary
This job posting pertains to a government funded research project on boride and carbide ceramics for Hypersonics applications. The candidate must have a doctoral degree in Materials Science and Engineering or in an allied discipline. A very good proficiency in thermodynamics of materials is essential and familiarity with Thermo-calcTM software package is preferred. The successful candidate will carry out modelling on phase and reaction equilibria in boride and carbide ceramics. The successful candidate will be involved in the synthesis of selected boride and carbide ceramics by arc melting. The successful candidate should have a strong background in characterization of materials using X-ray diffraction, SEM/EBSD and EDS, and IR/Raman spectroscopy. A thorough understanding of powder synthesis, processing and densification methods are essential. This position will begin in 1 November 2024. The appointment is for 12 months but
can be extended depending upon the availability of funding and job performance. Qualified applicants are requested to contact Prof. E. Koray Akdoğan, Rutgers University, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, 607 Taylor Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854. E-mail: eka@soe.rutgers.edu. Phone: 848-445-4931.

Key Duties:

50 % 1. Thermodynamics modeling of borides and carbides
35 % 2. Characterization of materials
15 % 3. Supervising the characterization laboratories

 What are the expected outcomes: Thermodynamics of phase equilibria in Boride and Carbide Ceramics for Hypersonics Applications.
 How are the key duties performed: By carrying out computer simulations using advanced modeling software and providing guidance to experimental work.

Position Status
Full Time

Posting Number
24FA0679

Posting Open Date
06/24/2024

Posting Close Date
08/24/2024
Qualifications

 

Minimum Education and Experience
Candidate must have a PhD in Material Science and Engineering or allied disciplines. Must have
demonstrated record of using thermodynamics of materials and characterization of materials with FESEM, RAMAN and XRD. Must have experience in high temperature materials.

Certifications/Licenses

 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The knowledge required above is needed as the candidate must be able to immediately being participating in existing research.

Equipment Utilized
The candidate must have prior experience with thermodynamics of materials and modeling, ceramic
processing and characterization.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

 
Overview

 
Statement
This position will report to Professor Haber and Professor Akdo?an. The candidate will carry out advanced thermodynamic modeling of complex boride and carbide ceramics. The candidate will provide guidance to the experimental work based on the said modeling. The candidate will also participate in the experimental work.
Posting Details

 

Special Instructions to Applicants

 
Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/230640

Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City
Piscataway

State
NJ

Location Details
 
Pre-employment Screenings

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

 

 
Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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