Research Associate - College of Engineering - Materials Science and Engineering

Research Scholar Opportunity

Carnegie Mellon University's department of Materials Science and Engineering is seeking a research scholar to join the Pistorius group in the Materials Science and Engineering Department in the College of Engineering. The researcher will develop and conduct measurement of heat flux through mold flux that is solidified onto a copper probe.

Core Responsibilities:

• Performing high-temperature experiments
• Develop the experimental setup to perform heat flux measurements through mold flux samples
• Identify problems and obstacles to progress; develop strategies to tackle problems
• Collaborate with a doctoral student who is also working on this project
• Coordinate research with external collaborators
• Report and present results
• Participate in writing high impact papers, reports, proposals, and training
• Document procedures; curate and preserve data
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• MS Degree in MSE
• Expert in high-temperature experiments
• Proficiency in writing skills
• Teamwork, communication and presentation skills
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

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Location:

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function:
Researchers

Position Type:
Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time:
Full time

Pay Basis:
Salary

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