Postdoctoral Researcher
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We are seeking an Intern or Postdoctoral Researcher to investigate processstructureproperty relationships in aerospace alloys with emphasis on titanium and nickel systems. You will perform microstructural characterization (Optical SEM EBSD) conduct heat-treatment experiments in in-house facilities under expert supervision and help build quantitative usable correlations using physics-based and data-driven approaches. This role collaborates with a diverse global team and requires clear communication of research findings.Job Description
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Established in 2000 the John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bengaluru is our multidisciplinary research and engineering center. Engineers and scientists at JFWTC have contributed to hundreds of aviation patents pioneering breakthroughs in engine technologies advanced materials and additive manufacturing.
Role Summary: We are seeking an Intern or Postdoctoral Researcher to investigate processstructureproperty relationships in aerospace alloys with emphasis on titanium and nickel systems. You will perform microstructural characterization (Optical SEM EBSD) conduct heat-treatment experiments in in-house facilities under expert supervision and help build quantitative usable correlations using physics-based and data-driven approaches. This role collaborates with a diverse global team and requires clear communication of research findings.
Key Responsibilities:
Execute experimental plans to study Processing Structure Property relationships in aerospace alloys under mentorship.
Conduct metallography and microstructural characterization using Optical microscopy SEM and EBSD; support sample prep acquisition and analysis.
Perform heat treatments in in-house facilities under expert supervision; document conditions safety checks and outcomes.
Assist in developing quantitative Processing Structure Property correlations by integrating physics-based models with data-driven/statistical analyses; contribute to data curation and visualization.
Support mechanical behavior interpretation by collaborating with testing teams (e.g. tensile creep fatigue) and linking results to microstructure.
Communicate progress and findings through concise reports presentations and regular updates to a global team.
Maintain high standards in lab safety data integrity and documentation.
Ideal candidate:
Should have experience in in Processing Structure Property correlations for engineering alloys with preference for titanium and nickel systems.
Basic Qualifications:
Current MS or PhD student or Postdoc in Metallurgy or Materials Science
Demonstrated research experience in Processing Structure Property correlations for engineering alloys with preference for titanium and nickel systems.
Extensive hands-on experience with Optical SEM and EBSD (including sample preparation acquisition and analysis).
Experience with heat-treatment process design Aerospace alloys.
Experience integrating physics-based modeling with data-driven methods (e.g. regression DoE feature engineering).
Excellent communication skills and a record of teamwork in cross-functional settings.
Desired Qualifications:
Familiarity with mechanical testing methods (tensile creep fatigue) and relevant standards.
Working knowledge of image analysis tools (e.g. ImageJ/Fiji).
Exposure to alloy development and thermomechanical processing
Humble: respectful receptive agile eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information speaks with candor contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner strategically prioritizes work committed
Leadership ability: strong communicator decision-maker collaborative
Problem solver: analytical-minded challenges existing processes critical thinker.
GE Aerospace we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop we accelerate.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Intelligence Community Experience
- Python
- Spss
- Microsoft Word
- R
- Regression Analysis
- Windows
- Stata
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Data Modeling
- Writing Skills
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