Postdoctoral Fellow - Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering at West Virginia University invites applications for the position of Post-Doctoral Fellow in Materials Science and Engineering. The focus of the research area is advanced methods for processing solid-oxide fuel and electrolysis cells (SOFC/SOECs). The initial appointment is one year with the possibility of an extension.

• Researching SOFC/SOEC forming and sintering processes.
• Electrochemical testing of SOFC/SOECs.
• Attending research conferences and reading scientific literature to stay current on technological advances and research findings.
• Identifying and assisting with the acquisition of funding from public, private, and governmental sources.
• Searching scientific literature to select and modify methods and procedures most appropriate for research goals.
• Performing laboratory and field experiment activities according to protocol.
• Overseeing research facilities and personnel.
• Writing and presenting research/study status reports for review by the Principal Investigator.
• Preparing results of experimental findings for presentation to colleagues and the sponsor at professional/technical conferences and/or for publication in scientific journals, as directed.

• Earned doctoral degree (at the time of appointment) in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, physics, or a related discipline.
• Expertise in synthesis and characterization of ceramic materials.
• Expertise in one of the following areas: synthesis and characterization of oxide powder and nanomaterials; forming/consolidation and thermal processing of ceramic monolithic structures; electrical or electrochemical testing of ionic and/or mixed conductive materials.

For further questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Edward Sabolsky via email olsky.edu or visit the MMAE website at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

To apply for this position, visit  Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least three professional references.

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.