Company Description
The University of Notre Dame is proud to be ranked #1 on the Forbes Best Large Employer list, a recognition that reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where you’ll feel welcomed, supported, and truly valued as part of our beloved community.
Notre Dame researchers do amazing things!
Their highest aim is to do good in the world… to heal, unify and enlighten. Does supporting world change give you meaning? Can you help our researchers accomplish their greatest ambitions? Do you get energy from meeting customer needs? If yes, we want you to join us.
Notre Dame has grown significantly and research expenditures have increased by ~150% since 2006. In addition to the increase in expenditures, our research occurs in more than 30 core facilities and across a broad range of subject matter areas such as: nanotechnology, cancer, environmental change, global health, wireless technology and more. Notre Dame researchers innovate in the field, on the bench, and at the policy table. We want talented Research Scientists like you to join us as we continue doing good in the world.
With Notre Dame’s unique mission, growing research program, and commitment to our research professionals, we believe there is no better place for you to choose to share your talents than with our University and researchers. We hope you join us!
Job Description
The Research Scientist will collaborate with the Research Engineer to advance the research objectives taking place in the Rhoads Research Group’s laboratory.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• An ideal candidate will have at a minimum, a PhD in mechanical engineering or a related field, and have 3-5 years of academic and/or corporate research experience.
• An MS with 5+ years of relevant experience would be considered.
• Sub-disciplinary experience in dynamics, vibration, structural mechanics, and additive manufacturing and electromechanical systems is required.
  Additional Information
  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
  At Notre Dame, we know our impact depends on exceptional people, people like you. We are committed to fostering a vibrant, welcoming community. In keeping with our mission, we encourage applications from all who will help build and strengthen our beloved community. We strive to empower every employee to flourish, knowing your success propels Notre Dame to new heights of impact

• Scientific/Technical Consultation: Design, conduct and supervise all experiments including contributing to new research performed by Dr. Rhoads.
• Data processing and reporting: Manage program data, create and organize structure and systems to support data collection and communication of that data to colleagues and sponsors.
• Assist with proposal preparation mentorship of graduate students, postdoctoral associates and staff.