Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow - 530676

Job no: 530676

Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)

Location: Tuscaloosa

Categories: Engineering/Computer Science, Research/Scientific

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization: 214271 - Mechanical Engineering

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the PhD or other doctoral degree under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee.

Additional Department Summary: The Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alabama is looking for a highly driven Postdoctoral Research Scholar to join the lab. This group focuses on developing advanced surface engineering techniques, particularly laser-based methods, and conducting experiments to deepen the understanding of the microstructure-property-process relationship. Contributes to ongoing projects rather than focusing on a singular research area, student advising, and proposal writing.

Initial appointments are for one year, with renewal contingent availability of funding.

Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering.

Candidates will need to have completed their Ph.D. or have it completed by the start of employment.

Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge in the areas of power electronics, controls systems, and battery management systems with applied experience in developing, testing, and demonstrating power electronic systems hardware.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with advanced microscopy techniques such as transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), and nano/microindentation.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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Advertised: 23 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time

Applications close: 30 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time