Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

07/01/2022

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1128172

Position Title

Research Associate B

Department this Position Reports to

Thayer School of Engineering

Hiring Range Minimum

Please Inquire

Hiring Range Maximum

Please Inquire

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time w/end date

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

Thayer School

Remote Work Eligibility?

Onsite only

Is this a term position?

Yes

If yes, length of term in months.

N/A

Is this a grant funded position?

Yes

Position Purpose

To conduct research on the development of high-temperature effective piezoelectric composites. The position is for one year with potential extension beyond that, subject to funding available.

Description

One postdoc position is available now in Professor Yan Li’s research group at Dartmouth College. The candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary environment with NASA JPL, DOE labs and industries to develop high-temperature effective piezoelectric composites.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

PhD plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

· PhD with background in computational materials science, experimental mechanics, or a related field.
· Proficiency in performing structural FEA and thermal-mechanical analysis using Abaqus.
· Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
· Experience in laboratory research.

Preferred Qualifications

· Research experience in architected piezoelectric composites and polymer derived ceramics.
· Laser scribing.
· Digital Image Correlation analysis.
· In-situ SEM testing.

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Professor Yan Li

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.

This position is a 12-month term position.

All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID -19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion delaying your start date or rescinding its offer of employment.

Additional Instructions

To apply, please submit your resume/CV, a cover letter, and full contact details of three professional references (as “Additional Document #1”).

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/63881

Key Accountabilities

Description

Conducts laboratory work towards project objectives, including structural Finite Element Analysis ( FEA ) and thermal-mechanical analysis using Abaqus.

Percentage Of Time

20%

Description

Learns new techniques and subject matter as part of this project, and to establish themselves within the field.

Percentage Of Time

20%

Description

Conducts day-to-day research activities independently.

Percentage Of Time

20%

Description

Shares results and objectives with larger project team. May assist in preparing charts, graphs, etc. for manuscript preparation.

Percentage Of Time

20%

Description

Maintains records of their actions and results, and reports outcomes to supervisor and other members of the team.

Percentage Of Time

20%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Additional Document #1

Optional Documents