RESEARCH ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL SCIENTIST - Materials Science & Engineering

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Work type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Engineering

Department: 19090000 - EG-MATERIALS SCI ENGINEERING

Classification Title:

RESEARCH ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL SCIENTIST

Job Description:

The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida invites applications for full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month faculty position at the rank of Research Assistant/Associate/Full Scientist. Although the anticipated hiring rank is Research Assistant Scientist, senior levels will be considered based upon experience.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Developing mesoscale models using the phase field method for predicting microstructure evolution in harsh environments, including grain growth and high temperature reactions with hydrogen. These models will be implemented using the Multiphysics Object-Oriented Simulation Environment (MOOSE).

• Analyzing simulation results to draw conclusions about the material behavior and its impact on performance.

• Using simulation data to train machine learning models of microstructure evolution.

• Mentoring and directing undergraduate, masters, and PhD students.

• Collaborating with experimentalists and data scientists.

• Writing papers summarizing research progress.

• Presenting research progress and professional conferences.

The University of Florida is the flagship campus of the State of Florida university system and is ranked as the #1 best public US university according to the Wall Street Journal. UF is currently ranked as one of the top-6 best public universities, 6thaccording to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report of Best Colleges. UF is home to HiPerGator, which ranks 3rdamong university supercomputers in the nation. In addition, the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is currently implementing a major expansion of faculty and state-of-the-art research and education facilities with a focus on AI. The Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology, a 260,000 sq feet facility that serves as the hub for Artificial Intelligence, opened in Fall 2023. The College will reach 300 faculty members this year. For more information about our college initiatives, please visithttp://eng.ufl.edu. The University and College are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent by valuing diversity of thought, skill, and experience. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe in fostering environments where team members feel included, valued for their differences, and empowered to do their best work.

Expected Salary:

Salary to commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in Materials Science or a closely related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate would have experience in:

• Experience using the phase field method and developing phase field models.

• Experience using the MOOSE framework for mesoscale simulation.

• Experience training and running machine learning models.

• At least three published peer-reviewed papers using phase field modeling.

• Modeling grain growth in metals and/or ceramics.

• Experience working with machine learning experts.

• Experience collaborating with experimentalists.

• Experience mentoring students.

• Publications using the MOOSE framework.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled. You must apply by submitting an application through UFCareers viahttps://jobs.ufl.edu/(Job 531616). The application consists of attached PDF files of the following required documents: 1. Cover letter(summary and introduction; relate to hiring emphasis areas) 2. Curriculum vitae. 3. Names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references.Additional documents should be uploaded as one PDF to the “other documents” selection in the application.The anticipated start date for this position is July 1st. For additional questions, contact Dr. Michael Tonks @Michael.tonks@ufl.edu.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

If accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

The University of Florida is an equal employment employer and is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 17 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 18 Jun 2024 Eastern Daylight Time