Postdoctoral Research Associate, Materials Science and Engineering

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Materials Science and Engineering (Multiple)

Posting Number req
23626

Department Materials Science & Engr

Department Website Link (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Location Main Campus

Address 1235

E. James

E. Rogers Way , Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

The Materials Science and Engineering department (MSE) is seeking highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associates with expertise and/or interest in high temperature structural materials, additive manufacturing, non-destructive testing, multi-scale modeling and materials characterization. The ideal candidates will be able to contribute to the testing of metallic materials, micro structural characterization and/or develop ICME models and digital twins. This position is full-time and on-site at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a research project in close collaboration with faculty supervisors, PhD students and undergraduates on additive manufacturing of high temperature structural alloys.
• Innovate new areas of inquiry and advance materials testing, modeling and/or characterization techniques and data analysis.
• Present research findings in meetings and publish in scientific journals; maintain detailed records and datasets.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience with mechanical testing, mechanics/ICME modeling, and microstructural characterization (SEM, EBSD, TEM, etc.).
• Experience in preparing, writing, editing and revising research articles.

• PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. Selected candidate must have Ph.D. conferred upon hire.
• This position is subject to federal ITAR/EAR regulations

FLSA Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Research

Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience

Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 3

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates Sammy Tin
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Open Date 8/26/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

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