University of Houston · 8 hours ago
Researcher 3 Nat Phys Science - Mechanical Engineering
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe University of Houston is seeking a Researcher 3 in Mechanical Engineering. The selected candidate will provide expertise in support of research projects, focusing on investigating pulsed thermography for detecting defects and corrosion beneath protective coatings.
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Responsibilities
Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments under control or supervisory responsibility
Recommends changes in testing or experimental procedures
May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment or project
Receives general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations
May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control
May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel
Operates with latitude for unreviewed action
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree with 3 years experience
Provides expertise in support of research projects in engineering, biology, mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, etc
Prepares and edits research papers, proposals, and reports
Performs advanced testing procedures and analyses of data
May prepare samples for testing
Makes use of a variety of specialized equipment typical within area of specialization
May contribute to grant proposal development
Ensures experiments are performed according to specifications
Possesses, understands, and applies an advanced knowledge of a professional natural, physical, or engineering field or multiple fields of specialization to develop unique and new approaches or ideas
Develops understanding and research skills to allow for completion of projects utilizing common research tools and equipment
Develops leadership and management skills
Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments under control or supervisory responsibility
Recommends changes in testing or experimental procedures
May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment or project
Receives general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations
May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control
May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel
Operates with latitude for unreviewed action
Investigating pulsed thermography as a non-destructive technique for detecting defects and corrosion beneath protective coatings
Specifying and optimizing the flash excitation source and infrared (IR) camera system
Developing data acquisition protocols
Performing thermal signal processing and analysis
Quantifying the presence, extent, and severity of under-coating corrosion
Evaluating detection limits
Establishing practical guidelines for reliable defect assessment
Company
University of Houston
The doctoral degree-granting and largest university of the University of Houston system.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.3MKey Investors
National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsUS Department of EnergyCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-04-09Grant
2023-10-05Grant· $2M
2018-09-19Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
Arthur Conklin
Professor Emeritus
Brené Brown
Huffington Endowed Chair + Research Professor
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