Research Specialist

2 weeks ago


Tuscaloosa, United States The University of Alabama Full time

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)

Department/Organization: 214271 - Mechanical Engineering

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: The Research Specialist works with departmental staff to design and conduct research projects.

Additional Department Summary: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Alabama is seeking candidates for a Temporary Research Specialist position. This position is available to individuals with research interests in materials science and process-microstructure-property relationship. Demonstrates a record of academic achievement in research. Conducts research in the area of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) of nickel-based superalloys under the supervision of Dr. Keivan Davami. The goal is to explore and understand the strengthening and precipitate interactions.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to conduct scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) as well as TEM sample preparation using a focused ion beam (FIB). Established record of peer-reviewed publications in the materials science field.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering or a closely related field. Experience in proposal writing.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment 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



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