"Postdoctoral Research Associate - Advanced Materials"

Job Summary

The Postdoctoral Research Associate in Advanced Materials will work with Dr. Wenjie Li's research group on solid state materials synthesis and processing. The research focuses on cutting-edge advanced functional and structural materials, such as thermoelectric, high-entropy materials, elastocaloric, and solid-state hydrogen storage materials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct self-directed and directed research in the research project outlined above
• Design and implement high-impact research projects including but not limited to thermoelectric, high-entropy materials, elastocaloric, and solid-state hydrogen storage
• Set up and maintain experimental instruments and equipment
• Develop manuscripts and presentations containing results of assigned research findings
• Assist with development, edit and review project proposals, presentations, and reports
• Manage assignments to graduate assistants and undergraduate researchers as needed
• Oversee student researchers during laboratory experiments
• Oversee data analysis and data management
• Disseminate research results to scientific audiences through peer-reviewed journal articles, conference presentations, and other media

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• PhD in relevant field (materials science, chemistry, physics, etc.)

Required Experience

• Author or co-author on publications in a closely related topic
• Expertise in solid-state materials synthesis and processing broadly defined, such as mechanical alloying, melting techniques, sintering, etc.
• Experience with common characterization techniques
• Proficiency in text, graphics, and data processing software

Proposed Salary

$58,000

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