Post Doctoral Research Associate - College of Aeronautics

Research associates are expected to coordinate and support students in the development and execution of research tasks and to support faculty investigators, senior researchers, and laboratory personnel. The job consists of supporting the principal investigator in the development and execution of research in the area of materials science, plasma spray, laser/materials interactions, and/or ceramic oxide coatings through the gathering of data and its analysis through computational and analytical methods, through the writing and publishing of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, and through the identification and submission of applications for extramural funding.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute research activities under the guidance and supervision of the center directors
• Support, assist, and coordinate student and lab personnel activities associated with project execution when required
• Proposal preparation and identification of funding sources
• Project documentation and reports

Knowledge and Skills:

Professional Level of Technical and/or Managerial knowledge, skills, and experience to direct the operational activities of a unit/team.

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Official Transcripts

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