Academic Wage-Salaried: Research Associate

The School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering ( MIME ) invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, academic wage salaried position. This position is anticipated to last 6 months.

The purpose of this position is to support and conduct research within the areas of metallurgy, metals manufacturing, or metals product design, including alloy development, casting, joining, corrosion, metals manufacturing methods and optimization (including industrial engineering), and engineering design of products and objects comprised of metal. This is a 6-month appointment.

Position Duties

60% Research: Conduct research within the areas of metallurgy, metals manufacturing, or metals product design, including alloy development, casting, joining, corrosion, metals manufacturing methods and optimization (including industrial engineering), and engineering design of products and objects comprised of metal.

Duties also include identifying collaborations with industry and national laboratories and funding opportunities to support these research areas.

40% Project management: Will include monitoring the timely progress towards meeting technical milestones, preparing reports for sponsors, managing budgets, mentoring student researchers, and assisting in the submission of new proposals, as required.

Minimum/Required Qualifications

PhD in Materials Science focused on laser additive manufacturing of metals and composites (working with LENS and SLM ).

Strong back ground in metallurgy and welding.

Excellent written and verbal communication.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

Expertise in additive manufacturing to produce graded alloys for the purpose of alloy development.

Experience on understanding of the microstructural evolution during service, chemical makeup analysis and failure root cause analysis for both model alloys and structural materials (in particular additively manufactured materials).

Working experience with LENS and SLM systems.

Excellent experience with state-of-the-art materials characterization techniques including: TEM , SEM , atom probe, FIB , XRD .

Experience mentoring students.

A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division I (FBS) universities.

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

P00226AW

Number of Vacancies

1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

04/17/2017

Anticipated Appointment End Date

10/10/2017

Posting Date

03/30/2017

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date

04/18/2017

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

Competitive / External – open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach:

1) Resume/Vita

2) Cover letter

3) Diversity statement

For additional information please contact: Nicole.Thompson@oregonstate.edu

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.