University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Post Doctoral Associate - Gleeson Laboratory Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26001916 ) Description of Gleeson Laboratory: Research efforts include the high-temperature degradation behavior of metallic alloys and coatings; phase equilibria and transformations; physical metallurgy, and diffusion and thermodynamic treatments of both gas/solid and solid/solid interactions. Emphasis is placed on understanding the thermodynamic an kinetic factors affecting material-corrodent interactions. The research generally involves a combination of materials processing, characterization, and testing. Required Educational Background: Applicant must have a Ph.D. in materials engineering or a closely-related field. Research experience in materials characterization is essential. Required Skillset: For the research component of the position, the required skillset includes: a strong background in materials...