Cmu
Research Associate - College of Engineering - Department of Mechanical Engineering
Pittsburgh, PA, USA · Part-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago
Mechanical DesignMicroscopyResearchLeadershipMentoringAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills
About the role
- With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn't imagine the future, we invent it.
Responsibilities
- Lead hands-on characterization work including tomography, microscopy, metallography, and related materials analysis.
- Build on existing process and microstructure modeling efforts to connect experimental characterization results with modeling findings.
- Support ongoing collaborative project activities by providing characterization expertise, technical feedback, and data organization, to ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
- Learn and implement new techniques or concepts as needed to support evolving project needs.
Requirements
- Prior experience with metal additive manufacturing processes, strong hands-on ability with laboratory equipment and experimental workflows.
- Experience with materials characterization techniques such as microscopy, tomography, metallography, or related methods.
- Basic experience with modeling or relevant modeling coursework.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate with students and collaborators.
- Demonstrated reliability, judgment, and ability to execute tasks.
- MS or recent PhD in materials science, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, additive manufacturing, or a closely related field. PhD preferred
- A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
Nice to have
- MS or recent PhD in materials science, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, additive manufacturing, or a closely related field.
Skills
- Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world's most renowned education institutions.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Complex problem solving.
- In addition, they are using their expertise in interdisciplinary research centers across the university.
- Carnegie Mellon University's department of Mechanical Engineering's EMIT Lab, led by Prof.
- ongoing project funded by NASA.
Compensation
- Salary More Information:
Benefits
- eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
- Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
- Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!
- For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.
- Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training.
Company info
- We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity.
- We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
- At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment.
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