POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

The NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Research Engineer/Post-Doctoral Associate with a background in computational materials science to work on a National Science Foundation sponsored project on advanced manufacturing. The candidate will be jointly supervised by Prof. Nikhil Gupta of Mechanical Engineering and Prof. Ramesh Karri of Electrical and Computer Engineering departments.

The qualifications and the past research experience are expected to be in the machine learning of metallic microstructures, characterization of materials for generating the training datasets using a variety of imaging and mechanical testing methods, and using physics-based simulation methods for metallic materials.

The candidate should have completed a PhD in related topics (Mechanical or Materials Engineering) and have a publication record in the desired field.

We welcome applicants from recent PhDs and individuals seeking additional postdoctoral training. Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $65,000 – $70,000 depending on the candidate’s experience and qualification.

New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, has the distinct history of having been known previously as Brooklyn Poly and the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering.

Tandon faculty and students are at the forefront of the high-tech start-up culture in New York City and have access to NYU’s Global Network University. The NYU Tandon School of Engineering is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world.

The candidate should have completed a PhD in related topics (Mechanical or Materials Engineering). We welcome applicants from recent PhDs and individuals seeking additional postdoctoral training.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, current CV, and three reference letters. All applicants should apply via Interfolio. For more information, contact ngupta@nyu.edu .

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