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Washington State University Postdoctoral Research Associate - Materials Science (Alloy Processing) in Pullman, Washington
Postdoctoral Research Position: Materials Science -- Alloy Processing ISP/Applied Sciences Laboratory Description of Position The Spokane-based Applied Sciences Laboratory (ASL) of the Institute for Shock Physics (ISP) at Washington State University is a contract research organization which conducts a broad range of projects for government agencies and corporations, including technology transfer for commercial applications. We have an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct applied research in experimental alloy development and processing. As the Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will work on various aspects of the research project, including alloy development, process development, scale-up fabrication, and process modeling. As an experimentalist, you enjoy hands-on work and problem- solving in a fast-paced research environment. Occasional travel with access to Department of Defense (DoD) facilities is required. This position is located on the WSU Spokane campus in Spokane, Washington. Annual Salary: $66,000 to $75,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation. Required Qualifications • A recent Ph.D. degree in Materials Science, Physical Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering or related field with a strong experimental background • Strong academic and research background related to material processing or electro- mechanical systems • Hands-on experience with material processing and characterization, or electro-mechanical systems • Graduate or post-graduate experience at a U.S. Academic Institution or National Laboratory • Good oral and written communication skills (i.e., ability to engage in deep scientific discussions, technical problems and clearly express and understand ideas, and ability to summarize research results in a succinct written manner) • Ability to perform independent research • Critical thinking, good judgment, clear sense of purpose, attention to detail, and accountability • Must be able to obtain a badge at U.S. Department of Defense facilities to gain access to restricted areas/information. Preferred Qualifications • Experimental background in processing of titanium alloys • Proficiency in microstructure characterization and phase identification • Hands-on experience on SEM, optical microscopy and X-ray diffraction • Hands-on experience on vacuum equipment and high vacuum systems. • A solid theoretical background in the thermodynamics and kinetics of solidification. • Experience on induction melting, laboratory arc-melting, and plasma melting. • Experience with modeling of heat transfer/fluid flow with a solid theoretical background. • Experience with FLOW-3D or similar casting simulation software. • Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and laboratory software (e.g., LabVIEW, MatLab) • Experience in data mining, machine learning using systems such as Python/Minitab. • Ability to perform statistical analyses and apply statistical calculations. Applications To apply, please submit the following materials to WSU Jobs (Position R-11936): https://apptrkr.com/5367235 1) Cover letter to the attention of Dr. Atakan