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Postdoctoral Research Associate

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University of North Texas at Dallas

Location: Denton, Texas
Category: Admin-Laboratory and Research
Date Posted: October 16, 2021

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UNT System Overview	Welcome to the University of North Texas System , or UNT World as we like to call ourselves. UNT World includes the University of North Texas in Denton , the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
Posting Title	Postdoctoral Research Associate
Department	UNT-Ctr Agile & Adaptive Add. Mfg-190405
College/School
Job Location	Denton
Full Time/Part Time
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Department Summary	UNT is rapidly expanding its Center for Agile and Adaptive Manufacturing (CAAAM) (caaam.unt.edu), a State of Texas funded multi-million-dollar initiative with a multi-disciplinary focus on further advancing the science and technology of additive manufacturing (AM). CAAAM involves a multi-disciplinary team of researchers from materials science, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, data science, cybersecurity and logistics & supply chain, committed to collaborating on large research projects with an emphasis on additive manufacturing. One of the focus areas of CAAAM is in-situ diagnostic and monitoring additive manufacturing (AM) processes.�
Position Summary	The Post-Doctorate Research Associate (PDRA) role is primarily work with existing experimental setups and develop methods for in-situ diagnostic and monitoring additive manufacturing (AM) processes toward the 3D printing of metal alloys and ceramics within CAAAM. The PDRA will work with the faculty across various departments with inter-disciplinary approach to AM. The primary responsibility of this position is to develop and use optical and acoustic imaging and spectroscopic tools to monitor AM processing of metal alloy and ceramic powders using direct energy deposition and powder bed laser sintering. Familiarity with one or more material diagnostic techniques such as infrared imaging and spectroscopy, thermal imaging, Raman spectroscopy for metals and ceramics, plasma emission spectroscopy, non-destructive ultrasonic spectroscopy and testing of materials, transient laser spectroscopy as well as other diagnostic methods will be preferred. The candidate will assist in advancing necessary instrumentation for data collection and analysis, integrating process diagnostics with closed-loop process control of AM platforms, and work with fellow researchers to implement machine learning algorithms based on in-situ data collection and analysis. The position is also expected to provide technical expertise and support to graduate and undergraduate students, assist/lead preparation of research proposals and scientific/technical papers and presentations.�
Minimum Qualifications	Minimum qualifications include an earned doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Physics or closely related field. Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Physics or closely related field and hands on experience with infrared imaging, spectroscopic and/or acoustic diagnostic methods and process control instrumentation. The research background should be evident from the prior high-quality publications. Applicants that demonstrate aptitude and experience in interdisciplinary collaborations will be a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
Required License / Registration / Certification
Physical Requirements	Lifting up to 10 pounds, Ability to communicate
Area of Specialty	in-situ diagnostic & monitoring additive manufacturing (AM) processes
Security Sensitive	This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement	The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Driving University Vehicle	No