Graduate Student Opportunities

 

Faculty Positions

 

Materials Science and Engineering - University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Materials Science and Engineering is seeking candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the solidification, metals casting, and/or metals processing area.

For more information, please see the UAB document.

Materials Science and Engineering - University of Washington

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Washington seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor in the area of molecular engineering to start Fall 2010.

For more information, please see the UW document.

Center for Ceramic Research, Rutgers University — New Jersey

The Center for Ceramic Research, Rutgers University, invites qualified applications for a Post Doctoral Research Position in the area of processing of advanced ceramics for armor applications. Candidates must have already completed a Ph.D. in Ceramics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related field. Demonstrated expertise in the following areas is required: SiC, AlN, powder processing, sintering, as well as microstructure – property relationships, FESEM, EDS, XRD, TEM/STEM, PEELS and structure simulation. The position is contract funded with an approximate starting date of January 1, 2010. US citizenship is required.

Interested candidates should send their resumes (including date of availability, three references, proof of citizenship, and a copy of several relevant publications) to: Professor Stephen C. Danforth, Department of Materials Science Engineering, 607 Taylor Road Piscataway, NJ 08864-8065, or by e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Chemical Engineering and Materials Science — University of Southern California

The Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering is interested in recruiting faculty at all levels Candidates with expertise and research and teaching interests in the area of materials for alternative energy applications, such as batteries, fuel cells, solar and wind energy are particularly encouraged to apply. Preference will also be given to candidates who will help advance the university and school initiatives, including the initiatives on energy and biomedical nanosciences. Qualified applicants should contact Professor Theodore Tsotsis by phone at 213 740 2227 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . USC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

For more information, please see the USC document.

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

Dr. Fouad M. AL-Sunni from King Fahd University will be visiting the University of Florida Feb. 11 to 19th recruiting potential faculty. King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, is seeking candidates for academic positions at the level of Assistant Professor and Post Doctoral Fellow in various areas and disciplines. King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) is a well-established institution with a population of over 8,500 students. Its engineering programs are substantially equivalent to the ABET accredited programs and the College of Industrial Management is accredited by AACSB. The university offers both graduate (MS and PhD) and undergraduate degrees. Faculty members are expected to conduct high quality research in addition to teaching in graduate and undergraduate programs. The medium of instruction is English. If you wish to set up a specific time for a meeting Dr. Fouad M. AL-Sunni, please contact Mr. Farouk Dey of the UF Career Resource Center directly to see what times are available. Mr. Dey’s email is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For more information, please see the Document.

 

Research and Postdoctoral Positions


Triple Axis Spectrometer PUMA

Triple Axis Spectrometer PUMA at the FRM II neutron source in Garching, we are seeking a qualified instrument scientist.

For more information see contact inforation below.

Götz Eckold < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it >
Prof. Dr.
Institut für Physikalische Chemie, Universität Göttingen

IBM Microelectronics

Looking for a job the semiconductor industry (and willing to move to Fishkill, NY)?  There are several positions open right now, for which hiring managers are looking to fill w/in the next few weeks.

There is one university hire Wets Process Engineer position in Manufacturing and another in FBEOL development integration. Call Emily for the official position descriptions

Emily Kinser
SRDC Competitive Analysis Team
IBM Microelectronics Division
Phone: 845-892-8479
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Toyota Research Institute of North America

The Material Research Department in the Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRI-NA) invites applications for a contract researcher in the field of cathode and anode active materials synthesis and analysis for application in future PHV or EV batteries.  TRI-NA, located in Ann Arbor, MI, provides state-of-the-art experimental facilities for material synthesis and electrochemical experimentation.

For information on your duties, responsibilities and requirements for this position please see Document

Process Technologist

GT Solar Incorporated is currently seeking hands on Process Technologist to work on Advanced Crystallization Technology projects. This person will utilize innovative concepts to come up with upgrades of existing products and/or new products that can eventually be commercialized. The ideal candidate will also provide technical support and training to GT Solar's internal and external customers. International travel will be required for this role (<25%).

Your ability to thrive in a flexible team environment, demonstrate critical decision-making skills, and have strong interpersonal and communication abilities will ensure your success in this role. Bring your strong work ethic, high energy, and good organizational and multitasking skills to this team environment and get ready for the next step in your career.

For information on your duties, responsibilities and requirements for this position please see Document

Milliken & Company

Milliken & Company is searching for inventors to add to its research division. A leading international textile and chemical firm, Milliken & Company is one of the nation's largest privately held companies. With a rich 135 year history of innovative accomplishments and high quality products and services, we have been recognized with awards and accolades including the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the European Quality Award, the British Quality Award, and the Canadian Award for Business Excellence. Headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Milliken is centrally located in the South Carolina Upstate region, one of the fastest growing municipal areas in the nation, located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC.

There are many positions available, for specific descriptions of positions please see the Milliken & Company document.

Intel Corporation — Portland, Oregon

Intel Corporation has several openings for physical science Ph.D.'s to support/direct R&D of advanced processing methods used to manufacture the next generation of microprocessors. Positions are available in the areas of Thin film deposition, Electrochemistry, and Chemical mechanical polish(CMP).

Openings are at Intel's primary development facility (Ronler Acres) located ~10 miles west of Portland, OR.

Ph.D. candidates in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related fields should email resumes to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

3M — St. Paul, Minnesota

Applies technical competencies in ceramic, inorganic, and materials science to develop novel abrasive minerals. Networks with the ASD Mineral R&D team to investigate unique sol gel ceramic microstructures. Develops a fundamental understanding of the relationship between abrasive grain structure and how it mechanically fractures. Actively participates on product commercialization teams. Partners closely with the 3M Corporate Research Materials Laboratory to leverage state-of-the-art nanotechnologies. Uses analytical characterization techniques such as SEM, TGA/DTA and rheology to evaluate new abrasive grains. Leverages good communication skills to inspire, influence, motivate, and teach other team members.

For job description, please see the 3M document.

Air Force Research Laboratory — Dayton, Ohio

The Nanostructured and Biological Materials Branch of the Air Force Research Laboratory is seeking candidates for a post-doctoral research associate position. The research associate will investigate the role of interfaces in organic and nanostructured devices such as organic solar cells and thin film transistors. The project will include both fabricating and testing the devices, with a focus on morphology and surface properties. Characterization techniques will likely include atomic force microscopy, x-ray and ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, and x-ray diffraction among others.

The position will be located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio and will be available approximately December 1, 2009. Candidates should have or should be nearing completion of a Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics. Experience in organic electronics or surface science is preferred, but any candidate with a strong interest in this area will be considered. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.

Senior Glass Chemist/Electronic Materials

Under the direction of the Director of the Electronic Materials team, the Senior Glass Chemist is responsible for leading the identification and development of specialty glass frit and ceramic materials for Electronic Materials applications and Photovoltaics in particular. The Chemist will leverage his/her understanding of glass/ceramic material compositions and properties to improve the performance of the inks developed by the Electronic Materials team such as photovoltaic metallization and diffusion pastes. This process is exercised through Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Design of Experiments (DoE), exploratory research and requires cumulative experience, creativity, and precision judgment. A minimum of supervision is given, as the job assumes an in-depth knowledge of the synthetic, process and/or formulation chemistry related to glass and ceramic materials.

For information on your duties, responsibilities and requirements for this position please see Document

To apply for this position, e-mail resume to Debi Pettigrew, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Recruiting Connections of Management Recruiters of Melbourne (321) 951-7644, Ext. 3119

Post Doctoral Research at Sandia Nationals Labs

Job Description:
The Advanced Nuclear Fuel Cycle Technologies Department has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral appointment in computational materials science. Job responsibilities included utilizing mesoscale microstructuralevolution computational techniques to study the microstructural evolution of nuclear cladding materials for RTGs during fabrication and service as well as using micromechanical models to derive mechanical properties of these materials as a function of microstructural evolution. Research emphasis will be on developing models to simulate of sintering of iridium clad with a second phase of pinning particles, applying grain growth models to predict coarsening of sintered iridium with pinning particles during under complex thermal histories, and developing computational techniques to predict mechanical behavior as a function of iridium microstructures.
The materials modeling efforts in this department focus on applied nuclear materials technologies in collaboration with other national labs, industry and academia. Participation in these projects will provide interaction with a broad network of scientists and engineers in the field. In addition, the resources being developed and used in this research represent the state-of-the-art in computation nuclear materials science.

Required Criteria:
Candidate must have a Ph.D. in materials science, nuclear engineering or a related field with a solid background in general materials science, materials modeling and materials mechanics. While experience in particular modeling techniques is not necessary, a strong background in computational materials mechanics and computer programming is required. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. U.S. citizenship or permanent residence is required.

Desired Criteria: Experience with modeling and simulation of microstructural evolution, materials mechanics, powder processing and sintering is desired.

For further information please contach Vina Tikare PhD at ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Research position at Air Force Research Laboratory

The Air Force Research Laboratory's Materials and Manufacturing Directorate is looking for PhD students nearing completion or postdocs to pursue research in their Metals branch. They require a good, solid metallurgist, well grounded in the fundamentals of thermodynamics and kinetics, to pursue research in metals processing and/or mechanical behavior/life prediction. A facility with either advanced microstructure/texture characterization tools or modeling-and-simulation tools would be a plus as well.
Since this position is part of government civil service, applicants should be US citizens.

For furhter details please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Stainless Steel Research Engineer

AK Steel, a leading producer of carbon, stainless and electrical steels, has an immediate opening for a Stainless Steel Engineer in its Research Center located in Middletown, Ohio. Responsibilities would include: 1) performingmetallurgical and process research to support stainless steel product/process development; 2) organizing and carrying out laboratory and plant-based experiments; 3) qualifying new process routings; 4) participating in productivity and quality improvement programs; and 5) identifying root cause of customer and plant quality problems. Will require approximately 20% travel.

The ideal candidate will have a M.S. or PhD degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science. Also, similar individuals with experience in ferritic metals research and/or product applications would be considered.

For further details click here
Please forward your resumes to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Additional opportunities at Sandia Labs

Sandia Labs have the following openings in their labs,
Sandia Careers
Mechanical Engineering at Sandia
PhD Positions
Student Intern Programs
Laboratory Directed Research and Development Program

Click on the following links to open the brochures relating to the opening and follow the instructions given in the brochure to apply.

Post-Doctoral Research Positions at Alfred University

The Kazuo Inamori School of Engineering at Alfred University has three available post-doctoral researcher positions for a 3-year project involving the study and development of materials for sodium-metal halide batteries. We are looking for qualified applicants in the following areas:

Computational modeling – The applicant must have significant expertise in molecular dynamics simulations and solid state defect chemistry of oxides. Experience in classical and quantum mechanical computational techniques is strongly preferred. Experience with finite element analysis and lumped parameter modeling is also needed, with emphasis placed on familiarity with the COMSOL and Octave software packages.

Ceramic Ionic Conductors – The applicant must have significant expertise in using impedance spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction to characterize the electrical properties and structure of ceramic materials. Familiarity with advanced ceramic processing techniques such as injection molding, electrophoretic deposition, hot isostatic pressing, etc. is preferred. Experience with mechanical property testing is also desirable.

High temperature sealing glasses – The applicant must have significant expertise in glass formulation and techniques for characterizing thermal properties of glass (DTA/DSC, dilatometry, viscosity). Experience with characterization techniques that may be applied to the study of glass corrosion/reaction products such as X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, electron microprobe analysis, etc. is also required. Experience working in glove boxes is desirable.
Researchers hired for these positions will be eligible for New York State benefits, including health insurance.

The application deadline is May 31, 2010. Inquiries and CV’s may be submitted using the following contact information:
Dr. Matthew Hall, Director, Center for Advanced Ceramic Technology
Kazuo Inamori School of Engineering, Alfred University
2 Pine Street, Alfred, NY 14802
Phone: +1 607-871-2486 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Other Opportunities

Summer Institute - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

We are pleased to announce the 2010 Computational Chemistry and Material Science (CCMS) Summer Institute: Materials Research for Energy at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). The goal of the Summer Institute is to provide an opportunity for graduate students to explore and learn some of the cutting-edge methods in computational materials sciences, computational chemistry, and other related areas of computational science during their early years of graduate study.

Each student will spend ten weeks at LLNL as the guest of an LLNL host scientist, working on a computational materials research project related to energy. In addition, renowned experts in the field from major research universities and national laboratories around the country will present a series of mini-courses for the student fellows. These courses will cover state-of-the-art and emerging computational methods in materials research for energy. There is a great deal of excitement in the computational science community for investigating various aspects of materials for energy-related problems. At the same time, there is an urgent need to train the next generation of scientists in the use of the latest computational methods and approaches for solving these challenging problems.

LLNL is one of the leading national laboratories of US Department of Energy, and is well known for its state-of-the-art computational science capabilities. Summer fellows will be selected from among an open pool of applicants who have demonstrated a strong interest in computational sciences, especially materials science and chemistry. The Institute will run from June 8 to August 13, 2010. Travel funds and a generous stipend will be provided to the participants. In order to be considered, prospective participants will need to fill out an application form that can be found at the following website: http://www.llnl.gov/ccms/

The application deadline is February 15, 2010. We would greatly appreciate it if you could bring this announcement to the attention of graduate students that you feel would benefit from the experience of hands-on research in computational chemistry and materials science, working with leading researchers at a national laboratory. Additional details about the summer institute can be found on the website listed above.

For more information, please see the LLNL document.

McCooe & Associates – Tampa, Florida

McCooe & Associates is a full-service, multi-disciplinary executive search firm with over 30 years experience and expertise in the construction materials and engineering sectors. Our specialty in laboratory sciences roles has grown significantly with a specialty in the asphalt field. They are currently seeking:

Manager, Laboratory Services

  • Responsible for testing and evaluation of clients' paving, roofing and industrial application products
  • Manage QC/QA, product development, R&D, and forensic investigations
  • Day-to-day, hands-on leadership
  • Independent, full-service testing laboratory
  • Advanced degree, PhD, MD, MBA, preferred in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science

Interested candidates should contact:

Sean J. McCooe
Managing Partner
McCooe & Associates, Inc.
615 Franklin Turnpike
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 445-3161
(201) 445-8958 (fax)
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For more information, please see the McCooe & Associates document.

Johns Hopkins University — Various Locations

Johns Hopkins University's Center for Talented Youth (CTY) is seeking candidates for instructor and teaching assistant positions for our 2009 summer residential programs. We are trying to fill the last of our positions for the summer and are eager to fill them with qualified graduate and undergraduate students. Please make this employment opportunity available to all engineering undergraduates, graduates and professors. In addition, please forward this information to qualified friends or colleagues who might be interested. Interested candidates are welcome to e-mail me a resume and unofficial transcript to be considered for an interview.

For more information, please see the CTY document.

Schlumberger Talent Community

The Schlumberger Talent Community is both free and extremely valuable for engineering students. Schlumberger is the leading provider in oilfield services, and they want you to know about some of the roles within their organization, specifically Field Engineers and Field Specialists.

For more information, please see the Schlumberger document.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Spring 2010 On-Campus Activities

The Laboratory offers scientists and engineers the opportunity to work on challenging problems critical to national security. A Department of Defense federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), Lincoln Laboratory has a focused commitment to research and development, with an emphasis on building prototypes and demonstrating operational systems under live test conditions that meet real-world requirements.

Three areas constitute the core of the work performed at the Laboratory: sensors, information extraction (signal processing and embedded computing), and communications, all supported by a broad research base in advanced electronics. The research and development activities at the Laboratory are encompassed under six primary mission areas: space control; air and missile defense technology; communications and information technology; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems and technology; advanced electronics technology; and homeland protection. For more information please visit http://www.ll.mit.edu.

The Laboratory has career opportunities for theoretical investigation as well as work with experimental systems in the field. Due to the highly complex nature of our work, we have the greatest need for graduate engineers with an MS or a PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics and for BS or MS-level software engineers and scientific programmers. Due to our contracts with the Department of Defense employment at the Laboratory requires U.S. citizenship.

We are actively recruiting undergraduates and graduate students for our Summer Research Program. You can find the eligibility requirements, program details, and the application process at http://www.ll.mit.edu/college/summerprogram.html Our 2009-2010 Technical Seminar Series offering is available at http://www.ll.mit.edu/college/techseminars.html. Costs related to the staff members' visits will be assumed by the Laboratory. Please review our website to obtain the process for requesting a seminar.

For more information, please see the Document.

Intel hiring Engineering Graduates

Intel Corporation is looking for students who recently graduated and they are also interviewing for interns during the summer.
If you are interested please send your resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sr. Process Validation Engineer at Kopin Corporation

The position would lead new III-V process development efforts at Kopin and support process flows for GaAs HBT, pHEMT, BiFET, BiHEMT, and GaN HEMT. We are looking for a full-time employee at the MS or PhD level but there may also be additional openings for 4-6 month internships for students currently pursuing graduate degrees who are interested in gaining industry experience. If you know anyone who may be interested, please feel free to forward my contact information and ask him/her to reply with appropriate supporting materials and availability / timing. We will be opening the permanent position through recruiting channels shortly, but I respect the referrals of this group and certainly welcome the opportunity to speak with anyone you feel to be qualified.

General Description of Position:
Develop advanced device processing techniques for quick lot and characterization including HBT, BiFET, p-HEMT, BiHEMT. Develop new mask sets as necessary. Document procedures and train technicians to incorporate these activities into volume manufacturing work flow.
Location:
Taunton, MA

Specific Duties:

  • Develop compound semiconductor wafer fabrication processes such as aligner-based photolithography, wet etch and dry etch, and metallization
  • Hands-on semiconductor device fabrication
  • Demonstrated project management & leadership skills
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of HBT and FET device operation and interpret parametric test data; must understand process / device interactions
  • Experience with semiconductor test a plus
  • Ability to crunch large sets of data and draw meaningful conclusions
  • Review product/customer specifications for correlation analysis
  • Conduct failure analyses and prepare corrective action recommendations
  • Interpret external analysis results e.g., SIMS, TEM
For further information please contact :
Wayne Johnson, Ph.D.
Director of New Business and Product Development
( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Development Process Engineer - IR Materials

Company Overview
Located in Dallas, Texas, DRS RSTA is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of advanced infrared imaging components and systems. Our facilities are a fully integrated environment where Research and Development, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Manufacturing, and Business functions work hand in hand to create a diverse culture that encourages and rewards performance. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the defense and aerospace industry and niche commercial technology areas. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment as well as a competitive salary and benefits package.

Position Summary
Engineer will be responsible for development and sustaining of processes utilized in the manufacturing of Infrared (IR) materials. Role will oversee thinning and planarization process loop and be integral to yield improvement and new process integration in the material manufacturing area. Additional responsibilities include material sawing and annealing processes. Encumbent will interface with detector manufacturing group and maintain material deliveries to support production and development programs. Position is critical to success of DRS IR products and yield improvements have clear impact on production costs. Additional duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications (include education and years of experience required)

  • Master's degree in Materials/Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry,or Physics. Doctorate is highly desired.
  • 3 or more years of relevant materials development/sustainment experience.
  • Solid understanding of materials science fundamentals including crystal defects, diffusion processes, microstructural transformations, crystal growth processes, mechanical behavior of materials, and materials characterization.
  • Excellent mechanical aptitude including tolerances and equipment setup.
  • Ability and desire to perform hands-on activities including process experiments and equipment maintenance.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with diverse educational backgrounds.
  • Ability to effectively manage and balance production requirements and development activities.
  • Willingness to spend extended periods of time in a clean room environment.

Additional Desirable Qualifications Skills and Knowledge

  • Experience with crystal growth, mechanical polishing, and crystalline defect characterization is highly desired.
  • Hands-on materials characterization experience is desired.
  • Understanding of the impact of material properties on optical and electrical characteristics of materials and devices.
  • Knowledge of IR material properties.
  • Working knowledge of semiconductor device physics. In depth knowledge of solid state physics.

Candidate must be a U. S. citizen and meet DRS security standards as imposed by DoD, including the issuance of any necessary security clearance by the U.S. Government within a reasonable time after commencement of employment. DRS Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.