MSE Post Doctoral Scholar

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• Job Title: MSE Post Doctoral Scholar
• Department: Engineering | Materials Science and Engineering

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering within the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University is seeking a Post Doctoral Scholar. Responsibilities are as follows: Conducts research on advanced structural materials and additive manufacturing.

Designs and performs experiments involving Laser Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) focused on steels, heat treatments, and mechanical testing; characterizes microstructure using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), transmission microscopy (TEM/STEM), STEM-EELS, in-situ TEM, and in-situ X-ray diffraction; and evaluates phase transformations and microstructure-property relationships.

Analyzes data, prepares reports, publications, presentations, and research deliverables, collaborates with research partners, supports safe laboratory operations, and assists with student mentoring and proposal development.

Required Education:

PhD in Materials Engineering or a related field

Desired Education:

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or a related field

Required Experience:

Research experience in additive manufacturing of martensitic steels focused on materials science, including microstructural characterization, mechanical behavior, SEM, experimental design, data analysis, and communication of research results.

Desired Experience:

1 year of experience with metal PBF-LB, heat treatment, phase transformations, TEM/STEM, in-situ TEM, STEM-EELS, EBSD, in-situ XRD, fatigue, fracture toughness, and nanoindentation.

Additional Information:

Location:

Edison Joining Technology Center (0057)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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