Postdoctoral Research Associate - Process Monitoring of Directed Energy Deposition of Metals

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in sensor integration, data acquisition, and in situ process monitoring for additive manufacturing (AM). The candidate will aid staff in conducting high quality research by developing, integrating, and deploying advanced sensing modalities (e.g., thermal, optical, acoustic, etc.) to enable real-time process monitoring of the Directed Energy Deposition (DED) printing process.

Requirements

• PhD degree in material science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, or a related field completed within the last five years.
• Background in in-situ process monitoring for metal AM, particularly DED.
• Hands-on experience with sensor hardware and data acquisition systems.
• Experience with optical systems, thermal imaging, pyrometry, spectroscopy, high speed imaging or acoustic sensing.
• Familiarity with data analytics, machine learning, or signal processing.
• Knowledge of metal additive manufacturing, process physics, and/or metallurgy to interpret sensor data in a materials science context.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate in English to an international, scientific audience.
• Motivated and safety conscious.
• Ability to set priorities, multi-task, and adapt to ever-changing needs with the proven ability to function well and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Contributory Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Generous Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee Discounts