Specialist in the Department of Mechanical Engineering

The UCSB Beyerlein lab is seeking a qualified individual for an open, full-time, one-year long position with an anticipated start date in September or October 2025. The lab (PI: Beyerlein) is looking for a hardworking, motivated individual who is passionate about dislocation modeling. Specifically, we are looking for an individual with existing phase field dislocation dynamics experience to study high performance alloys in elevated temperatures.

The Specialist will report to Professor Beyerlein. They will be primarily responsible for the simulation of dislocations using computational methods available in the Beyerlein lab.. Additionally, they will support literature reviews,simulation design, data generation, numerical data analysis, integration with experimental tests, presentations, paper writing, and grant writing. The position will include opportunities for learning new skills, and mentoring graduate research assistants. We hope that this position will prepare someone well for a research career as a materials scientist.

Candidates must be able to work both independently and in collaboration with others. The Specialist will work to build and support the lab community.

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, or Materials Science and Engineering or equivalent field of study

At least 40 hours of hands-on experience in discrete dislocation dynamics simulations.

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References may be contacted after the qualified candidates have been interviewed to confirm experience and qualifications.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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