Job title: Post Doctoral Associate
Company: University of Maryland
Job description: Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
A Postdoctoral Research Associate position in computational thermodynamics and kinetics as well as pertinent experimental measurements is immediately available in Professor JC Zhao’s group in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Maryland (UMD) in College Park, MD. The successful candidate will be conducting full-time research in developing diffusion mobility databases for alloy systems by integrating experimental measurements with mobility assessments. The candidate will have opportunities to expand into other projects in Prof. Zhao’s group to broaden his/her research horizon, including applying the CALPHAD (Calculation of Phase Diagrams) approach to alloy design.
Minimum Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. or equivalent experience in natural sciences or engineering
Substantial hands-on experience in performing thermodynamic and diffusion calculations
In-depth knowledge of CALPHAD (Calculation of Phase Diagrams) approach and diffusion processes in solids
Ability to program in Python and perform calculations using Thermo-Calc or Pandat.
Strong publication record demonstrating original thinking, and ability to conduct research both independently, and collaboratively
Effective written and oral communication skills
Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA and are already in the USA.
Preferences:
Hands-on experience in making metal samples and performing metallographic analysis using optical microscopy and SEM.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
If interested, please contact:
Dr. Ji-Cheng (JC) Zhao
Chair and Minta Martin Professor
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
University of Maryland
4418 Stadium Drive, Office 2141
College Park, MD 20742
Email: jczhao@umd.edu
Phone: 301-405-4795
For best consideration apply with a cover letter, CV, and names of three professional references which include former supervisor(s).
The position will offer a competitive salary and benefits
Posting Date: 10/07/2020
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 11/30/2020
Physical Demands
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Job date: Sat, 23 Sep 2023 03:23:46 GMT
