Postdoctoral Fellow - Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

Description

Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering (MMAE) at West Virginia University invites applications for a Post‑Doctoral Fellow position focused on developing advanced processing methods for solid‑oxide fuel and electrolysis cells (SOFC/SOECs). The appointment is for one year with potential extension.

• Research SOFC/SOEC forming and sintering processes.
• Conduct electrochemical testing of SOFC/SOECs.
• Attend research conferences and review scientific literature to stay current.
• Assist with acquisition of funding from public, private, and governmental sources.
• Search literature to select and modify methods appropriate for research goals.
• Perform laboratory and field experiments according to protocol.
• Oversee research facilities and personnel.
• Write and present research status reports for the Principal Investigator.
• Prepare results for presentation to colleagues and sponsors at conferences, and for publication in scientific journals.

Eligible candidates must hold an earned doctoral degree (at the time of appointment) in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, physics, or related disciplines and demonstrate expertise in synthesis and characterization of ceramic materials. Applicants should have experience in one of the following areas:

• Synthesis and characterization of oxide powder and nanomaterials.
• Forming, consolidation, and thermal processing of ceramic monolithics.
• Electrical or electrochemical testing of ionic and/or mixed conductive materials.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.