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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Postdoctoral Associate in Materials in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Postdoctoral Associate in Materials
Job Number: 24386
Functional Area: Research - Engineering
Department: Mechanical Engineering
School Area: Engineering
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
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Job Description
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Mechanical Engineering (MechE), to work on the processing of graphene and carbon-based materials in the laboratory of Professor Rohit Karnik (+https://meche.mit.edu/people/faculty/karnik@mit.edu) on a collaborative project focusing on semiconductor manufacturing in collaboration with Professor Jeehwan Kim (https://meche.mit.edu/people/faculty/jeehwan%40mit.edu) and others. Will have access to state-of-the-art research facilities and be part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team working on a DARPA-funded project, communicate research findings through presentations and scientific publications, and contribute to proposal writing.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Ph.D. in materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field with a focus on materials characterization and processing; proven experience conducting high-quality research in materials, especially with graphene or other two-dimensional materials, nanoscale materials characterization, scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy, and plasma physics for materials processing; excellent problem solving, analytical, and written and verbal professional communication skills; and ability to conduct high-quality research in materials and work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Job #24386For any questions or clarifications, please reach out to Professor Rohit Karnik at karnik@mit.edu.Please submit a single PDF with the following: cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.The application deadline is September 25, 2024, or until position is filled.9/4/24