Research Assistant Scientist - Materials Science & Engineering (70825)

The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida (UF) invites applications for a time limited, full-time, twelve-month non- tenure track faculty position at the rank of Research Assistant Scientist in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

The chosen candidate will be part of the University of Florida’s new project funded by the US Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Office on Induction-coupled Thermomagnetic Processing to reduce the energy cost of the heat treatment of steels. They will be helping to understand the impact of an applied magnetic field on the thermodynamics and kinetics of heat treatment. They will be responsible for taking results from atomic-scale simulations using density functional theory and molecular dynamics, as well as new experimental data, and extracting critical information needed for mesoscale phase field simulations of the heat treatment under the applied magnetic field. They will also be responsible for presenting their work at technical conferences and writing it up in publications for peer-reviewed journals. Finally, they will help mentor graduate students working on the project.

The University of Florida is the flagship campus of the State of Florida university system and is ranked as the #6 best public US university according to US News and World Report. The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) currently has 39 tenured and tenure-track faculty members and is the #8 ranked MSE graduate program at a public university according to US News and World Report. Persons joining the Department will find outstanding facilities, interdisciplinary opportunities, a collaborative and collegial work environment, and a strong dedication to diversity and excellence in research and education. Potential applicants seeking more information are encouraged to visit our website at https://mse.ufl.edu/ .

The successful candidate is expected to have a doctoral degree in Materials Science and Engineering or a related field. Knowledge and experience in the following topics are required: At least one atomic or mesoscale computational materials science approach, such as density functional theory, molecular dynamics, or the phase field method. Knowledge or experience in the following topics are desired but not required: artificial intelligence and machine learning, multiscale modeling and passing information between length scales, heat treatment of steels, and modeling electric and magnetic fields.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately, with the first full committee screening occurring on March 10, 2021 and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled. All applications must be submitted through Interfolio at: apply.interfolio.com/84591 . (Please see Job Requisition #70825). Complete applications must include the following files in PDF format: (1) cover letter (summary and introduction related to hiring emphasis areas); (2) a personal statement (including identification of any synergies with UF investigators, centers & institutes); (3) a diversity statement (including experience in working with diverse and underrepresented groups in engineering); (4) a curriculum vitae (including a 1-page CV highlights); (5) up to three representative journal articles (co-)authored by the applicant; and (6) the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of no less than three and up to five references. The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. The anticipated start for the position is March 2021 with some flexibility for a later start based on individual needs.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/ .

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

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