Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Post Doctoral Associate |
| Department |
Engn-Materials Science & Engn |
| Salary |
Open |
| Posting Summary |
The microMechanics of Deformation (mMOD) group at Rutgers University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher with interest and background in crystalline interfaces (grain and phase boundaries), dislocation theory, and molecular dynamics simulations.
The research to be performed under this up-to 2-year position is focused on understanding the nature of line defect (dislocation and disconnection) structures in crystalline interfaces and their connection to interface migration. Under this position, the major contributions to this effort will be: (1) theoretical analysis of grain and phase boundary defect structures, (2) analysis of grain boundaries in externally published atomic structure databases, and (3) analysis of boundary migration mechanisms using molecular dynamics simulations. A large focus will be leveraging a tool (called
ILDA) recently developed by the group for extracting interfacial line defect structures from atomistic datasets.
In addition to performing research, the postdoc will provide leadership and mentorship within the PI's research group, engage with potential industrial partners, and support research ideation and proposal development in collaboration with the PI.
80 %
1. Execution of research tasks, including: algorithm and code development, theoretical analysis, development and execution of simulations using high-performance computing, analysis of simulation results, manuscript preparation, and presentation of results at technical conferences and workshops.
10 %
2. Leadership and mentorship within the research group, including: providing support and guidance to undergraduate and graduate students, assisting with troubleshooting of simulations and analysis, and brainstorming research ideas and concepts with other group members.
10 % 3. Support of research ideation, including: surveying and analyzing scientific literature, performing preliminary studies and evaluations of research ideas, and support in white paper and proposal preparation. |
| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Posting Number |
24FA0631 |
| Posting Open Date |
06/10/2024 |
| Posting Close Date |
10/10/2024 |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
A Doctorate of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, or a related field is required. |
| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
Knowledge of mechanical behaviors of materials and some form of materials modeling (e.g., density functional theory, molecular dynamics, mesoscale methods) is required. |
| Equipment Utilized |
Experience with programming in an interpreted language (e.g., Python or
MATLAB) is required. Experience with programming in a low-level language (e.g., C++) is preferred. |
| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
Office-based work environment |
| Overview |
Experience with high-performance computing, dislocation theory, and theory of crystalline interfaces is preferred.
Number of positions supervised.
Undergraduate students, Materials Science and Engineering
Graduate students, Materials Science and Engineering |
| Statement |
This is a research position which will require critical thinking about abstract and advanced topics in science, engineering, and mathematics. This position will influence the research project and the PI's research program. The concepts explored in the job will be highly complex. Being an advanced research position, the position will be responsible for complex tasks. |
Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/229745 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Busch (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Aug 28, 2024