Post-Doctoral Associate

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jan 12, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post-Doctoral Associate
Department	Engn-Materials Science & Engn
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Benefits
Posting Summary	A postdoctoral position is available in the microMechanics of Deformation (mMOD) research group in the field of computational materials science and mechanics of crystalline defects. A suitable candidate is expected to have a Ph.D. in the field of Materials Science and Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Physics/Civil Engineering or other related disciplines, and research experience with mechanics of materials, materials modeling, and high-performance computing. The postdoctoral associate's time with be split between two projects in collaboration with a Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory. The first project is focused on the mechanics of dislocation structures formed in heavily deformed metals. Discrete dislocation dynamics simulations performed by the postdoctoral associate will be combined with transmission electron microscopy analysis at the DOE laboratory. In the second project, molecular dynamics simulations will be used to study crack initiation in structural metals, focusing on the role of crystalline defect interactions. Mechanical testing will also be performed at the DOE laboratory as part of this project. The postdoctoral associate will be expected to publish in academic journals, attend and present at technical conferences, and participate in the broader research activities within the mMOD group.
Position Status
Posting Number	21FA0877
Posting Open Date	10/01/2019
Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Physics/Civil Engineering or other related discipline, with research focused in the field of computational materials science. Research experience with high-performance computing methods (e.g., job submission and management), code development and verification, and a record of publication in academic journals is also desired.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview	60 %1.Conduct research (code development, simulations, analysis) against the two active projects 20 %2.Publish research findings in academic journals 10 %3.Mentor junior members of the research group 10 %4.Attend and participate in group and project meetings
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/137564
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
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