About The University Corporation
The University Corporation is a non-profit auxiliary corporation providing commercial and administrative services to California State University, Northridge. Our mission is to provide services and solutions that address the needs of California State University, Northridge; to support the academic, research, and creative endeavors of its students, faculty, and staff; and to enhance the quality of campus life. https://www.csun.edu/tuc
Major Duties
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will lead research efforts into Metal Additive Manufacturing and work closely with multidisciplinary teams of specialized scientists and engineers with extensive experience to fundamentally alter the manufacturing methods to develop the super alloys by nanoparticles self-dispersion, generatively design, additively manufacture, nondestructively inspect, and functionally deliver the heat exchanger into aerospace applications. This position will work under the guidance of the ARCS Associate Director Prof. Bingbing Li and collaborate closely with partners NASA JPL, UCLA, Honeywell Aerospace, Castheon, ASTM AM CoE, SimInsights, and CSUN undergraduate and graduate students for the NASA MUREP High Volume project “Consortium for High-volume Additive Manufacturing of Aerospace Heat Exchanger and Talent Development”. Additionally, this position will participate in academic and industry mentorship, with the goal of transitioning to a faculty position at CSUN or a R&D position at JPL or Honeywell Aerospace.
Qualifications
Required:
• Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, material science and engineering, industrial engineering, or other relevant fields.
Preferred:
• Experience with laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) or Selective Laser Melting technology.
• Experience with super alloys through metal matrix composites (MMCs) or metal matrix
nanocomposites (MMNCs).
• Experience with generative design, NDE inspection of AM production.
• Strong written communication, especially as it relates to publishing papers, and developing
competitive grant proposals.
• Eagerness to learn and a willingness to accept constructive criticism and thrive in a
collaborative environment.
• Ability to work within highly interdisciplinary, technical settings.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
This position is employed through The University Corporation (TUC).
The anticipated hiring range: $66,560 -$70,000 annually
Full Pay Range: $66,560 - $70,000 annually
Time Base: Full-Time
Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision
General Information
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO PASS A THOROUGH DEPARTMENT (BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND LIVE SCAN).
How to Apply
Please complete the online application/resume upload submission process in order to be considered for any open position within the university and its auxiliaries. The hiring department will contact the best-qualified candidates and invite them to participate in the interview process.
Application Screening begins Wednesday, July 17 and will continue until the position is filled.
In order to be considered in the initial review, applications must be submitted prior to the date listed above.
Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please view the link below:
http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/employment/
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at (818) 677-2077.
