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ORAU · 3 weeks ago

Development of Electroactive Polymers (EAP) and EAP-Based Devices

Hampton, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

ORAU is involved in the NASA Postdoctoral Program, which offers unique research opportunities for talented scientists. The role focuses on developing electroactive polymers for aerospace applications, including the investigation of their electromechanical properties and the creation of prototype devices.

Universities

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

This research will focus on the development of high performance, high efficiency electroactive polymers (EAPs), particularly electromechanically active polymers by controlling molecular chemical structures and morphology

Mechanisms of electromechanical properties of EAPs will be investigated by laboratory experimental and computational studies

The research will also develop prototype devices, micro-electromechanical systems, and artificial muscles, using EAPs for aerospace applications

Qualification

Electroactive PolymersExperimental StudiesComputational StudiesMicro-electromechanical SystemsPrototype Development

Required

Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen

Degree: Doctoral Degree

Research proposal

Three letters of recommendation

Official doctoral transcript documents

Company

ORAU

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ORAU provides innovative scientific and technical solutions to advance research and education, protect public health and the environment and strengthen national security.

Founded in 1946