The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University invites applications for the two positions of Postdoctoral Fellowship in the general area of Materials Science & Engineering. Position (1) focuses on high-temperature alloys, high-temperature oxidation/corrosion, and Position (2) focuses on solid oxide fuel cells/electrolysis cells and related electrochemical materials & devices. The initial appointments for both are one year with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following

• Planning and conducting laboratory experiments to confirm the feasibility of sensor devices, processes, and techniques used in situ monitoring high-temperature electrochemical kinetics, noise, and corrosion process for coal ash hot corrosion in superalloys or stainless steels.
• Attending research conferences and read scientific literature to keep abreast of technological advances and current research findings.
• Identifying and assisting with the acquisition of funding from public, private, and governmental sources.
• Searching scientific literature to select and modify methods and procedures most appropriate for research goals.
• Performing laboratory and field (in a power plant) experiment activities according to protocol.
• Overseeing research facilities and personnel.
• Writing and presenting research/study status reports for review and use of the principal investigator.
• Preparing the results of experimental findings for presentation to colleagues and the sponsor.

Eligibility 

Candidates on this Postdoctoral Fellowship at West Virginia University must have the following qualifications

• Eligible candidates must hold an earned doctoral degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related field at the time of appointment.
• For Position 1, expertise in high-temperature alloys/composites synthesis, microstructural, mechanical properties, and oxidation/corrosion characterizations is necessary.
• For Position 2, expertise in materials synthesis, electrochemical characterization techniques, and microstructural characterization is necessary.

West Virginia University (WVU) is a public, land-grant, research university with its main campus in Morgantown, West Virginia. West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer; and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or veteran status.