Engineering/Science Postdoctoral Fellow

Engineering/Science Postdoctoral Fellow About the Opportunity The Roux Institute is designed as an engine of innovation, talent‑building, and economic growth for Portland, Maine, and northern New England. It provides an environment for high‑impact research in computer and data science, digital engineering, advanced life sciences, medicine, and other tech fields. The Institute partners with leading companies, creating an agile workforce prepared for competitive AI‑driven landscapes and innovation in life sciences and other high‑growth sectors. Job Summary The Postdoctoral Research Associate will engage in fundamental and applied research in advanced manufacturing, with relevance to aerospace lightweighting, hypersonic systems, and naval shipbuilding. The Fellow will develop experimental methodologies, computational models, and conduct hands‑on laboratory investigations, generating high‑impact scientific publications and technical reports, and contributing to additive manufacturing workforce development programs while mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. earned in mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, or a closely related discipline. Demonstrated expertise in the characterization and testing of crystalline materials, including metals and ceramics. Strong background in additive manufacturing processes and the mechanics of materials. Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with data‑driven engineering methods, particularly those leveraging artificial intelligence or machine learning. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities Initiate, execute, and complete advanced manufacturing related research and training programs (50%) Design and execute experimental investigations into process‑structure‑property relationships for advanced engineering materials (e.g., high‑temperature refractory alloys and coatings). Develop curriculum and deliver hands‑on cold spray additive manufacturing training and lab technician instruction as part of Department of Defense workforce development programs. Operate cold spray additive manufacturing systems, with occasional contributions to powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition programs. Collect process and property data and develop data architectures and tools for automating data analysis using MATLAB and Python. Develop physics‑based computational models (e.g., finite element analysis) to complement and contextualize experimental findings. Apply CAD tools such as ANSYS and SolidWorks to produce geometric models for experimental specimens, including metamaterial and lattice structures as needed. Prepare and write technical reports and manuscripts for peer review (25%) Lead technical writing of sponsored program reports. Lead or contribute to three or more peer‑reviewed publication submissions per year. Mentoring, collaboration, and support (25%) Mentor and train undergraduate and graduate students. Support Roux Engineering team proposal development. Perform lab management duties as needed. Support Roux external industry and academic collaborations. Position Type Research Additional Information Northeastern University considers candidate work experience, education, and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package for benefit‑eligible employees, including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness, retirement, commuting, and transportation. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Compensation Grade/Pay Type 108S Expected Hiring Range $60,315.00 – $85,192.50 Application To apply, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr The American Ceramic Society