Postdoctoral Research Associate with Functional Materials Additive Manufacturing

2 months ago

Denton, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate with Functional Materials Additive Manufacturing (AM) at the Center for Agile & Adaptive Manuracturing

Employee Classification: Postdoctoral Research Assoc

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Research & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Research & Innovation

Department: UNT-Ctr Agile & Adaptive Add. Mfg-190405

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Competitive salary based on experience

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

CAAAM is the Center for Agile and Adaptive Additive Manufacturing. CAAAM looks at additive manufacturing, which includes materials, science, cybersecurity, data analytics, logistics, and supply chain.

Established in 2019 by the Texas State Legislature with $10 million in funding and recently renewed through 2025, CAAAM conducts next-generation research, education, and workforce training in additive manufacturing. CAAAM's Institute for Transformative Education in Additive Manufacturing-or ITEAM-provides courses, seminars, workshops, symposia, in-lab training sessions, and summer camps for industry and community colleges.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

A Postdoctoral Researcher Associate position in functional materials additive manufacturing (AM) is available in the Center for Agile and Adaptive Manufacturing (CAAAM) (caaam.unt.edu), a State of Texas funded multimillion dollar initiative with a multidisciplinary focus on further advancing the science and technology of additive manufacturing (AM) with the emphasis of the position will be on the development of nanomaterials for AM and understanding of AM process optimization, functional materials design and compositional grading, electrochemical and piezoelectric responses in AM components. The postdoctoral researcher will work with staff members and technologists within CAAAM in using a range of techniques to characterize key properties of nanomaterials/composites and performance of AM components. Should be familiar with and able to synthesize nanomaterials/composites and slurries for AM, and characterize the materials and structures using various electrical and electrochemical and other standard mechanical testing. The specific Postdoctoral Researcher roles are: Development of novel AM processes and materials, with particular emphasis on multilaterals printing. Design and development of novel (3D/4D) electronic devices and rechargeable batteries by AM process Nanocomposite formulating, including optimization of compounding procedures, particle loading, and particle surface modifications. Work with various nanoparticles, particularly 2D materials (MoS2, WS2) and carbon based (CNTs, graphene) including particle modification (chemical surface treatments) Perform materials characterization, including electrochemical characterization, Battery performance test, CV, EIS, Raman, XPS, SEM, and piezoelectricityElectrical testing, including IV measurement, piezoelectricity, dielectric constant; Mechanical testing, including standard measurements Basic lab and equipment maintenance. Support graduate and undergraduate students, assist/lead preparation of research proposals and scientific/technical papers and presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field. Research experience and track record of publications in AM, nanomaterials, energy storages and electronic sensing devices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In depth knowledge about microstructure evolution and resultant properties of materials processed udder various thermokinetic condition. knowledge and skills regarding 3D printing of electronic and battery materials, operation of analytical tools used in characterization of materials. The ability to interpret experimental and test data in terms of physics involved behind the observations/data, write technical reports and papers, make technical presentations, mentor junior researchers.

Preferred Qualifications

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

  • Synthesis of nanomaterials and AM slurries
  • Presentation of research outcomes to relevant meetings or conferences
  • Support advisor in preparing reports to sponsored programs
  • Support advisor in writing proposal and proposal submission
  • Advise students and collaborate with other researchers
  • Writing journal papers and publication in a high impact journal
  • Characterization of materials, electronic devices and energy devices
  • Develop multimaterials printing process and novel 3D/4D
  • Design and fabrication of 3D printed electronic devices and energy devices

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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