Research Associate - Piscataway, United States - Rutgers University

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A Research Associate position is available immediately.

The goal of the program is to develop an understanding of role processing method on the properties and microstructure of ultrahigh temperature ceramics.

The program will deal with carrying out thorough powder characterization of materials using analytical techniques such as scanning electron microscopy/ EDS

analyses, particle size analyses,


BET
surface analyses and X-ray diffraction. Materials will be processed with a combination of borothermal, carbothermal and arc melting methods. The candidate will be responsible for conducting research as well as overseeing the processing laboratories. The successful candidate should have a strong background in characterization and processing of high temperature materials. A thorough understanding of scanning electron microscopy and preparation methods is essential. Previous experience with all methods is required. Strong writing and presentation skills are required. Experience Applicants are requested to contact Prof.

Richard Haber, Rutgers University, Center for Ceramic Research, Department of Material Science and Engineering, 607 Taylor Road, Piscataway,
NJEmail:

Phone:

25 %

1.

Conducting powder synthesis research using borothermal, carbothermal and arc melting methods
25%

2.

Conducting sintering studies of the produced powders
25% 3.

Conducting characterization studies using

SEM ,


XRD
and Raman methods
15 %

4.

Overseeing graduate students and undergraduate researchers in the processing laboratories
10 %

5.

Writing reports and publications on research. This will also entail making technical presentations to sponsors
Position Status
Position Status

Full Time
Posting Number
Posting Number

24FA0481
Posting Open Date
Posting Open Date

05/06/2024
Posting Close Date
Posting Close Date

06/06/2024
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Candidate must have a PhD or equivalent in either Ceramic Science and Engineering or Material Science and Engineering. Must have demonstrated record of using

FESEM ,


RAMAN
and


XRD.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Candidate must have a PhD or equivalent in either Ceramic Science and Engineering or Material Science and Engineering. Candidate must have at least 5 years of post graduate school experience in this area. Knowledge of high temperature materials such as zirconium, hafnium and titanium boride and carbide is a plus. A demonstrated ability to publish journal quality papers is essential. Candidate must have a demonstrated background in powder processing and high temperature densification methods.
The candidate must be able to process high temperature materials. Facilities and equipment that will be utilized includes arc melter, hot press,


XRD,

SEM , Raman spectrometer,

DTA / TGA , optical microscopy and mechanical testing equipment such as microhardness and nano indentation.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview
The candidate will work within Prof. Habers group but is expected to assist in the design and execution of research. The candidate will be capable of exercising research discretion fulfilling the objectives of the funded research program. An understanding of characterization methods such as

SEM ,


XRD, Raman,

DTA / TGA

and their preparation methods is preferred. This is a highly complex position where the candidate must be capable of contributing immediately.

The candidate will be expected to present results to sponsors along with conducting research of the quality that can be published in high caliber journals.

Statement
There is a funded program that the candidate will participate. The candidate is expected to examine both commercial and synthesized metal borides and carbide alone or doped. We are processing multicomponent materials to alter their structure and properties, provide unique properties. These design strategies will be validated by novel experiments including 1) utilizing chemical synthesis approach to produce unique small cluster designed borides and 2) using a novel rapid carbothermal reduction process for synthesizing powders and arc melting that will result in a nanoscale and microscale chemically tuned ceramics.

These materials will then be densified, with and without pressure resulting in a new family of extended solids being produced that are atomistically designed with new properties.

These materials will be fully characterized from an atomic level using


HRTEM
as well as IR/Raman spectroscopy to microscales using X-ray diffraction and microstructural analysis coupled with

EBSD . The successful candidate should have a strong background in characterization of materials using electron microscopy. A thorough understanding of microstructure and crystallography of ceramic materials is essential. Familiarity in carbide materials, powder synthesis, processing and densification methods are essential.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements Under Policy Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.

Additional infection control and safety policies may apply.

Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying.

Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidates offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Research Associate

Department

Engn-Materials Science & Engn

Salary

Annual Salary

Posting Summary

A Research Associate position is available immediately.

The goal of the program is to develop an understanding of role processing method on the properties and microstructure of ultrahigh temperature ceramics.

The program will deal with carrying out thorough powder characterization of materials using analytical techniques such as scanning electron microscopy/ EDS

analyses, particle size analyses,


BET
surface analyses and X-ray diffraction. Materials will be processed with a combination of borothermal, carbothermal and arc melting methods. The candidate will be responsible for conducting research as well as overseeing the processing laboratories. The successful candidate should have a strong background in characterization and processing of high temperature materials. A thorough understanding of scanning electron microscopy and preparation methods is essential. Previous experience with all methods is required. Strong writing and presentation skills are required. Experience Applicants are requested to contact Prof.

Richard Haber, Rutgers University, Center for Ceramic Research, Department of Material Science and Engineering, 607 Taylor Road, Piscataway,
NJEmail:

Phone:

25 %

1.

Conducting powder synthesis research using borothermal, carbothermal and arc melting methods

25%

2.

Conducting sintering studies of the produced powders

25% 3.

Conducting characterization studies using

SEM ,


XRD
and Raman methods

15 %

4.

Overseeing graduate students and undergraduate researchers in the processing laboratories

10 %

5.

Writing reports and publications on research. This will also entail making technical presentations to sponsors

Position Status

Full Time

Posting Number

24FA0481

Posting Open Date

05/06/2024

Posting Close Date

06/06/2024

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Candidate must have a PhD or equivalent in either Ceramic Science and Engineering or Material Science and Engineering. Must have demonstrated record of using

FESEM ,


RAMAN
and


XRD.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Candidate must have a PhD or equivalent in either Ceramic Science and Engineering or Material Science and Engineering. Candidate must have at least 5 years of post graduate school experience in this area. Knowledge of high temperature materials such as zirconium, hafnium and titanium boride and carbide is a plus. A demonstrated ability to publish journal quality papers is essential. Candidate must have a demonstrated background in powder processing and high temperature densification methods.

Equipment Utilized

The candidate must be able to process high temperature materials. Facilities and equipment that will be utilized includes arc melter, hot press,


XRD,

SEM , Raman spectrometer,

DTA / TGA , optical microscopy and mechanical testing equipment such as microhardness and nano indentation.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Overview

The candidate will work within Prof. Habers group but is expected to assist in the design and execution of research. The candidate will be capable of exercising research discretion fulfilling the objectives of the funded research program. An understanding of characterization methods such as

SEM ,


XRD, Raman,

DTA / TGA

and their preparation methods is preferred. This is a highly complex position where the candidate must be capable of contributing immediately.

The candidate will be expected to present results to sponsors along with conducting research of the quality that can be published in high caliber journals.

Statement

There is a funded program that the candidate will participate. The candidate is expected to examine both commercial and synthesized metal borides and carbide alone or doped. We are processing multicomponent materials to alter their structure and properties, provide unique properties. These design strategies will be validated by novel experiments including 1) utilizing chemical synthesis approach to produce unique small cluster designed borides and 2) using a novel rapid carbothermal reduction process for synthesizing powders and arc melting that will result in a nanoscale and microscale chemically tuned ceramics.

These materials will then be densified, with and without pressure resulting in a new family of extended solids being produced that are atomistically designed with new properties.

These materials will be fully characterized from an atomic level using


HRTEM
as well as IR/Raman spectroscopy to microscales using X-ray diffraction and microstructural analysis coupled with

EBSD . The successful candidate should have a strong background in characterization of materials using electron microscopy. A thorough understanding of microstructure and crystallography of ceramic materials is essential. Familiarity in carbide materials, powder synthesis, processing and densification methods are essential.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

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Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City

Piscataway

State


NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements Under Policy Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.

Additional infection control and safety policies may apply.

Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying.

Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidates offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

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