Department of Mechanical Engineering

Work Schedule This is a part-time position: 20 hours per week: non-exempt position. This position is not eligible for benefits. This is a grant-funded position, which expires on or before August 14, 2026, and is subject to renewal upon availability of funding.

Essential Functions: Under the general supervision of the project PI. The Post-Doctoral Research Associate is responsible for leading research in additive manufacturing of metallic alloys. The project involves both experimental and modeling work on wire-laser additive manufacturing of metallic alloys. The incumbent is responsible for designing and implementing research experiments and simulations; adapting new procedures, methods, or instrumentation relative to research procedures; collecting, preparing, and analyzing research data; documenting and summarizing the results and recording research data; publishing innovative research in high-level peer-reviewed leading technical journals; presenting cutting-edge research at technical conferences; overseeing laboratory safety and equipment maintenance; overseeing personnel in the laboratory to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency; training of students and volunteer workers; and assisting with ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment, and with general maintenance of laboratory.

Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in materials science engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field.
• Laboratory experience in additive manufacturing, and experience using instruments and data analysis such as: metallography techniques and optical microscopy, electron microscopy, mechanical testing, and other materials characterization methods, as well as experience with computer simulation methods.
• Have a record of independent research publications.

Desired Qualifications:

• Laboratory experience working directed energy deposition additive manufacturing, metallurgy, and materials characterization techniques including electron backscattered spectroscopy; e
• Computer programming and FEM software programs. A proven publication record in metal additive manufacturing.
• Familiarity with and willingness to explore methods to design for additive manufacturing.

The Post-Doctoral Research Associate must demonstrate an interest or ability to work in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the UAS. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current UAS employees who apply for the position.

Review of applications/resumes will begin on April 26, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications/resumes are received. A cover letter and resume are required.

UAS hires only those individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Americans with Disabilities (ADA) requested accommodations should be made in advance to the UAS Human Resources Department.

Cal State LA University Auxiliary Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.