Postdoc Research Associate
- Iowa State University
- Location: Ames, Iowa
- Category:
Postdoctoral-Researcher Other
- Posting Date: 10/06/2022
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Postdoc Research Associate
Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee
Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
We have an opening for a postdoc in Prof Sid Pathak’s research group in the Materials Science and Engineering department at the Iowa State University (https://www.mse.iastate.edu/sidpathak/). The appointment will be initially for one year, extensible by another one or two years depending on satisfactory performance.
We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong background in thin film deposition, electron microscopy, materials characterization and nano-mechanical testing. Current research focus of our group is on (i) mechanistic design of multi-layered composites, for both biological, structural and functional applications, and (ii) quantitative understanding of their local mechanical structural changes under extremes of temperature, strain rate and damage (irradiation).
These positions are funded from National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Energy (DOE) and Army Research Office (ARO) grants. The applicant will work closely with the Center for Integrated Nanotechnology (CINT) at Sandia National Laboratory (SNL) and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) for their research. In addition to the post-doc’s salary, an NSF fellowship will provide for the travel costs for the postdoc to CINT and other locations. Additionally the candidate will have access to Ames Laboratory, a US Department of Energy (DOE) facility that is on the campus of Iowa State University, and the world class user facilities at Ames Laboratory's Materials Processing Center (MPC) and state-of-the-art characterization Sensitive Instrument Facility (SIF), and its impressive set of SEM and TEM instruments.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD or Doctoral Degree
Preferred Qualifications:
- A PhD in materials, mechanical engineering, or other related fields
- Hands-on expertise in electron microscopy, thin film deposition, and/or nano-mechanical testing
- Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team and independently
Proposed Start Date: January 1, 2023
Proposed End Date or Length of Term: December 31, 2024
Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period
Time Type: Full time
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
- Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program;
- Wellbeing Program.
Original Posting Date: October 5, 2022
Posting Close Date: October 12, 2022
Job Requisition Number: R9976