Postdoctoral Associate

Position Title and Details

Duke University, Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Position : Duke-MEMS-PDZHONG [#32160]

Title: Postdoctoral Associate

Type: Postdoctoral

Location: Durham, North Carolina 27701, United States of America

Conduct independent research activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor in preparation for a full‑time academic or research career.

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Candidates with non‑US degrees may need to provide proof of degree equivalency.
• International candidates may need to have the degree conferred before immigration proceedings.
• Appointment term is limited per Duke Postdoctoral Policy.
• Postdoctoral Appointee expected to publish results during the appointment.

• Perform full‑time research or scholarship, may include teaching responsibilities.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks and research records.
• Follow standards of responsible conduct in research.
• Adhere to university standards regarding chemicals and safety.
• Collaborate and communicate with mentor and multidisciplinary team.
• Consult AAMC Compact and other university policies as appropriate.

• Laser‑based instrumentation design, fiber coupling, and optical characterization.
• Experimental investigation and computational model simulation of laser‑induced bubble dynamics and material damage assessment.
• Develop AI and machine learning models for robot‑assisted laser surgery and validate against experimental observations.
• Support education activities of the PI through graduate student mentoring, lectures, and teaching assistance.

• Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related area.
• 0+ years of postgraduate research experience.
• Excellent independent research skills and ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and formal writing skills.

Functions may require specific physical or mental abilities. Information and accommodation requests are provided by the hiring department.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Title VI compliant institution. Duke is an affirmative action/EEO employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three reference letters (submitted online by references)

Website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

Phone:

Dept. of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Box 90300

Durham, NC 27708