Post Doctoral Associate

Postdoctoral Researcher

The Energy Transport and Ultrafast Spectroscopy Lab at the University of Maryland is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on cutting-edge projects in nano/macro-scale energy transport and conversion. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing experimental and/or computational approaches to address grand challenges in energy science and engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent and collaborative research on thermal/energy transport at multiple length scales.
• Develop and apply advanced experimental thermometries and/or computational models.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
• Strong background in thermal sciences, heat transfer, or energy systems.
• Demonstrated research productivity (journal publications, conference presentations).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Position Details:

• Full-time, funded position with competitive salary and benefits.
• Initial appointment of 1 year, renewable based on performance and funding.

Preferences:

• Experience with computational tools (e.g., molecular dynamics, first-principles calculations) and/or experimental methods (e.g., thermal metrology, materials characterization, pump-probe measurements) is highly desirable.