Postdoctoral Research Associate, Materials Science and Engineering

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Materials Science and Engineering (Multiple)

Posting Number: req
23626

Department: Materials Science & Engr

Location: Main Campus

Address: 1235

E. James

E. Rogers Way, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

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!

• 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 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 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:

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience

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

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

Number of Vacancies: 3

Open Date: 8/26/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Sammy Tin