Postdoctoral Research Associate - Functional Materials Additive Manufacturi

at  University of North Texas

Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Functional Materials Additive Manufacturing (AM)
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

ABOUT US - VALUES OVERVIEW:

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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 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.

• 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 devices
• Design and fabrication of 3D printed electronic devices and energy devices