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Post Doctoral Associate - Tevis Jacobs Laboratory at UPMC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Electron Microscopy, In Situ TEM, Nanoparticles, Mechanical Testing, Atomic-Resolution Imaging, Matlab, Numerical Routines, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mentorship, Scientific Writing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
There is an opening for a postdoctoral researcher in the research group of Prof. Tevis Jacobs in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Pittsburgh. The research will investigate the fundamental mechanisms governing the strength and stability of industry-relevant nanoparticles. Mechanical testing of nanoparticles will be performed in a transmission electron microscope (TEM) using a cutting-edge in situ nanomanipulator apparatus. The work will also involve atomic-resolution imaging and analysis of materials, as well as post-processing using numerical routines (e.g., in Matlab) to extract quantitative measurements of material response. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in materials science, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field. Demonstrated expertise with electron microscopy is required; direct experience with in situ TEM methods is preferred. Also desirable, though not required, is experience with mechanical testing as well as the topic of mechanical behavior of materials (theory and application). The successful candidate should be highly motivated and able to work independently. This position will also include mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students, presentations at international conferences, and the writing of publications for peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Responsibilities
The role involves investigating fundamental mechanisms governing the strength and stability of industry-relevant nanoparticles using mechanical testing in a transmission electron microscope with an in situ nanomanipulator. Responsibilities also include atomic-resolution imaging, post-processing data with numerical routines, mentoring students, and publishing research findings.