Research Associate Professor in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

The Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Department at Pitt has state-of-the-art research and educational facilities and strong connections to local industry. Today, Pitt-MEMS features innovative undergraduate and graduate programs and world-class research in advanced manufacturing and design, materials for extreme conditions, soft matter biomechanics, computational and data-enabled engineering, cyber-physical systems and security, and nuclear and other sustainable energies. Our undergraduate and master’s students have an outstanding placement record at leading companies, and our doctoral students have successfully found faculty positions at major universities in the U.S. and abroad, as well as cutting-edge research positions in industry and national laboratories.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and conduct original research in advanced materials and technologies for energy storage and conversion, including the synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical evaluation of functional materials.

• Design, conduct, and lead experimental research involving advanced materials synthesis, processing, characterization, and electrochemical testing.

• Develop and evaluate materials and systems for applications including lithium-gas and solid-state batteries, hydrogen storage and conversion, electrocatalysis, and extreme conditions.

• Author and publish original research in peer-reviewed scientific journals and prepare technical reports documenting experimental methods, analyses, data and research findings.

• Develop and pursue sponsored research; lead and contribute to project conceptualization, proposal preparation, preliminary data generation, project execution, and technical reporting.

• Lead and coordinate research laboratory operations, including experimental activities, instrumentation, laboratory safety, and research planning.

• Provide research direction, training, and mentoring to graduate and undergraduate students and postdoctoral researchers, including instruction in experimental methods, instrumentation, data analysis, and scientific communication.

• Contribute to the development of intellectual property and technology-transfer activities arising from research, where applicable.

• Serve on appropriate research and faculty committees, graduate qualifying examination committees, and contribute to educational and program assessment activities.

Job Requirements

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated research experience in advanced materials and energy storage and conversion systems, evidenced by peer-reviewed scientific publications and other scholarly contributions.

• Demonstrated expertise in materials synthesis, processing, and characterization for extreme conditions.

• Experience in conducting independent and interdisciplinary experimental research and analyzing and interpreting complex scientific data.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare scientific manuscripts, technical reports, research proposals, and presentations.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.