Location: Pittsburgh,PA, USA
Required Educational Background: Applicant must have a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, applied mechanics, civil engineering, or a closely related field. They should have four years of research experience in topology optimization and additive manufacturing.
Required Skillset: Demonstrated expertise and research experience in topology optimization and computational mechanics; experienced programming in Python, MATLAB, and C/C++. In addition to conducting research, the duties also include preparing reports, performing literature reviews, supervising graduate and undergraduate students, and assisting with other projects in the research group. Other required skill sets include Good verbal and written communication skills, the Ability to work both independently and within a team structure, delivering project components on given time schedules, and the Ability to multi-task.
Responsibilities: The research-related responsibilities of this position will include Mentoring graduate students; Writing journal publications; Preparing reports that summarize the work conducted for progress reports to funding agencies; Planning, developing, and implementing technical and scientific research programs; Contributing to proposal writing and acquisition of preliminary data.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular Campus: Pittsburgh Required Attachments: Curriculum Vitae Assignment Category Full-time regularPlease see job descriptionPI251483195