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The Department of NanoEngineering (http://ne.ucsd.edu), which uses the unique and enabling aspects of a nanoscale material to create a device to be utilized by mankind in the Jacobs School of Engineering at UCSD, invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Project Scientist position.

At UC San Diego, Project Scientists are academic researchers who are expected to make significant and creative contributions to a research team but are not necessarily leaders of the research team. They are not required to carry out independent research or develop an independent research reputation but will publish and carry out research or creative programs with supervision by a member of the Professor or Professional Research series. Project Scientists may not serve as a Principal Investigator but may serve as Co-Principal Investigators with members of the Professor or Research Scientist series. University and public service are encouraged but not required, and they do not have formal teaching responsibilities. Appointment duration will vary depending on the length of the research project and availability of funding.

This project scientist position will primarily work on the material design and processing design for laser-based additive manufacturing of metals. Successful candidates should have hands on experience in metallic 3-D printing and optimization of printing parameters to achieve high quality builds, experience in x-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) on a Thermo-Fisher Apreo SEM, electron backscattered diffraction in the SEM, knowledge and experience with Thermocalc software, and knowledge and experience with funding proposal writing and research program review. Successful candidates should also have experience in research and development in 3D printing of metallic materials, especially in:

1) Laser-based directed energy deposition (DED) of metals;
2) Comprehensive knowledge about alloys and intermetallics;
3) Metallic sample preparation experience, including but not limited to casting, sintering, heat treatment and metallographic polishing;
4) Experience in material characterizations, including but not limited to SEM, EDS,
EBSD, XRD and mechanical testing.

The Department of NanoEngineering is committed to building an excellent, diverse and inclusive faculty, staff, and student body (http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/diversity).

Salary is based on published UC San Diego pay scales and competitive market conditions.

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