Research Assistant - Temporary Part-time; No

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Research Assistant I - Temporary Part-time (no benefits) - 527405

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Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $15.48 - Midpoint: $18.56 (Hourly N2)

Department/Organization: 214271 - Mechanical Engineering

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Job Summary: The Research Assistant I assists with research work tasks of low-complexity in support of a research project under close supervision. May assist with ordering equipment and supplies, set up of equipment, performing experiments, monitoring results, data collection, preparation of support materials, etc.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alabama is seeking a temporary part-time Research Assistant I. Research focuses on advanced surface engineering and laser-based manufacturing methods, with particular emphasis on the laser peening and laser machining. The goal of the project is to explore and understand the effects of heat treatment on the property of shape memory alloys after laser machining, using advanced characterization techniques.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Experience in proposal writing and familiarity with the physics of laser–material interactions.
• Strong research expertise and relevant industrial experience in applying laser-based processes to various materials and in particular, shape memory alloys.

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Ability to conduct scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electron back scatter diffraction (EBSD) as well as sample preparation using a focused ion beam (FIB) for transmission electron microscopy (TEM).
• Established record of peer-reviewed publications in the materials science field.

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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