This basic and applied research opportunity invites the applicant to define a research program that investigates the process-structure-property relationships in multifunctional materials. Research areas currently focus on 1) Engineering Ceramics and MAX Phases for Ultra High Temperature Applications; 2) Development of a scientific framework for creating “intelligent material systems” with advanced waveform sensing and actuation capabilities by coupling experimentation with artificial neural networks; 3) 2D material growth and resulting enhancements to electronic and mechanical properties. The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical-materials design & testing (e.g., stress-strain analysis; mechanical testing- tensile, bending, fatigue/fracture, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis; materials characterization of meso-/micro-structure, SEM, etc.). The candidate will have access to experts in corresponding material synthesis and characterization and a suite of equipment and instruments that will enable this work.

Additional Benefits

Awardees who reside more than 50 miles from their host laboratory and remain on tenure for at least six months are eligible for paid relocation to within the vicinity of their host laboratory.

A group health insurance program is available to awardees and their qualifying dependents in the United States.