University of Memphis · 4 months ago
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Memphis, TN
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe University of Memphis is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The successful candidate will engage in innovative research focusing on the synthesis and characterization of various advanced materials, including semiconductors and nanomaterials, with the opportunity for a second-year extension based on performance.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Engage in innovative research in one or more of the following areas: Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites, Advanced Carbon-Carbon Composites for Extreme Environments, and development and characterization of modified carbon-carbon composites for high-temperature aerospace applications
Fabrication and thermo-mechanical testing of ultra-high-temperature ceramics
Development of thermal protection systems and application of multifunctional coatings
Synthesis and analysis of nanomaterials, including organic materials, MXenes, perovskites, nanotubes, self-assembled nanoparticles, and thin films via layer-by-layer processing
Conduct research on conductive polymer systems, including synthesis and electrical analysis, molecular mechanics and dynamics modeling, study of charge transport phenomena, and multiscale characterization and modeling of electron transport
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
Substantial hands-on experience in the synthesis and characterization of semiconductors, nanomaterials, 2D materials, multifunctional materials, or advanced composite systems
Preferred
Fabrication and thermo-mechanical testing of ultra-high-temperature ceramics (UHTCs)
Development of thermal protection systems (TPS)
Application of multifunctional coatings
Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Synthetic Chemistry
Synthesis and analysis of nanomaterials, including: Organic materials, MXenes, perovskites, nanotubes, Self-assembled nanoparticles and thin films via layer-by-layer processing
HRTEM, STEM, XRD, XPS, Raman, FTIR, AFM characterization techniques
Thermal analysis: DSC, DMA, TMA, TGA
Electrochemical methods (e.g., Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy) are a strong plus
Research on conductive polymer systems, including: Synthesis and electrical analysis, Molecular mechanics and dynamics modeling, Study of charge transport phenomena, Multiscale characterization and modeling of electron transport
Benefits
Benefits Eligible
Company
University of Memphis
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