"VISITING SCHOLAR - Materials Research Center #00096504"

Hiring Department

Materials Research Center

Job Description

The Materials Research Center (MRC) at the Missouri University of Science and Technology invites applications for a 1 month non-tenure track Visiting Scholar to begin November 17, 2025. They will perform laboratory research on the processing and properties of structural ceramics. Specifically experience with synthesis of boride ceramics, densification by hot pressing or spark plasma sintering, and characterization using common methods such as x-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Ceramic Engineering or a closely related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Ceramic Engineering or a closely related field is required. Experience with boride ceramics such as zirconium diboride is a plus.

Application Materials

Interested candidates can find details of the application process at the web address https://hr.mst.edu/careers/ reference position number 00096504 and must submit all applications through this site.

Applications should consist of:

• Cover letter outlining the applicant's philosophy and service, collegiality, and collaboration.
• Current curriculum vitae that includes the applicant's record of teaching.
• Contact information for at least three references.

Handling of Application Materials

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in an departments involved.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until filled