Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the role

Research involves developing and implementing material models to predict microstructure, phase change and residual stress in processes in high energy processes in metal additive manufacturing applications. The Ideal candidate will also have experience in conducting experiments and have a strong grasp of continuum mechanics, cohesive zone, crystal plasticity, experience with using Abaqus, user subroutines, and Python scripting.

Requirements

• Must have a Ph.D. or equivalent; be able to undertake substantial full-time research and scholarship; working under the supervision of a senior scholar.
• Knowledge of commercial FEA package Abaqus and the programming language Python.
• The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of numerical
• implementation of plasticity, cohesive zone modeling, and will interface with the molecular dynamics group to create customized scripts for implementing.
• Responsibilties:
• Conducting experimental research
• Conducting theoretical research and modeling
• Write grant applications
• Write journal papers
• Supervision of undergraduate and graduate students
• Position Type
• Research
• Additional Information
• Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
• Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
• All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
• 108S
• Expected Hiring Range:
• $60,315.00 - $85,192.50

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