Postdoctoral Fellow - 526263
Postdoctoral Fellow - 526263
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Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $48600 Midpoint: $60800 (Salaried E7
Department/Organization:214281 Metallurgical and Materials Eng
Normal Work Schedule:Monday Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm
Job Summary:The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the PhD or other doctoral degree under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee.
Additional Department Summary:The Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Department at The University of Alabama is a seeking candidate for a Postdoctoral position. This position is available to individuals with research interests in powder processing. The candidate will be advised by Dr. Gregory Thompson.
Successful candidates will hold a terminal degree in Materials Science & Engineering or a related field and demonstrate a record of academic achievement in research. The College and/or the Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Department will establish a series of structured meritbased evaluations. Initial appointments are for one year with renewal contingent upon availability of funding.
Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Materials Science & Engineering or a related field.
Candidates will need to have completed their Ph.D. or have it completed by the start of employment. Applicants should upload a cover letter curriculum vitae and include at least two references in the reference section of the application. Please upload additional documents to the other documents tab as needed.
Skills and Knowledge:Strong analytical skills including but not limited to scanning electron microscopy transmission electron microscopy focus ion beam and Xray diffraction.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with powder processing powder consolidation methods and characterization of materials through Xray electron and ion beam methods. Understanding of refractory alloys ultrahigh temperature ceramics and composites. Experience using physical vapor deposition platforms and/or powder consolidation methods.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a preemployment 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy age genetic or family medical history information disability protected veteran status or any other legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. EEO is the Law Poster
Employment Type
Full-Time
