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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Materials Science and Engineering

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    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Science
    Engineering
  • Pittsburgh
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AI generated summary

  • You must have a PhD in MSE/MECHE or related field, strong communication skills, team-player mindset, published work, CALPHAD expertise, machine learning background, HPC experience, and Python programming proficiency.
  • You will conduct simulations, analyze data, train students, collaborate with others, present results, and perform other related research duties in Materials Science and Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University.

Requirements

  • You should demonstrate:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in MSE/MECHE or a related field (e.g., physics, chemistry, chemical engineering) Publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • Expert in CALPHAD-based ICME techniques
  • Experience conducting machine learning and inverse design models HPC experience
  • Python programming

Responsibilities

  • Conducting CALPHAD-based simulations in a high performance computing (HPC) environment.
  • Performing data analysis and visualization, as well as machine learning and inverse design techniques.
  • Training and supervising masters and doctoral students.
  • Coordinating research with external collaborators.
  • Reporting and presenting results.
  • Performing other related duties as assigned.

FAQs

What qualities are important for the Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Materials Science and Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University?

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities for the position. Inclusion, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity are also valued competencies at CMU.

What kind of interactions will the Postdoctoral Research Associate be expected to have in this role?

The individual will be expected to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity.

How important is it for the Postdoctoral Research Associate to share the values of Carnegie Mellon University?

It is important for the individual to share the values of the university and support its mission through their work.

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