Postdoctoral Research Associate - Materials Science & Engineering

About the position

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Materials Science & Engineering

University of North Texas System

Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Materials Science & Engineering

Employee Classification: Postdoctoral Research Assoc

Campus: University of North Texas

Department: UNT-Materials Science & Engineer-130330

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education.

We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure.

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is dedicated to providing a high-quality educational experience through excellence and innovation in teaching, research, and scholarly activity.

We achieve this through a balanced curriculum that integrates rigorous coursework, hands-on laboratory training, and research opportunities encompassing both fundamental materials science and practical engineering applications.

This comprehensive approach equips students with the knowledge, technical skills, and research experience needed to succeed in academia, industry, and public service.

Position Overview

This position is required to work closely with UNT faculty colleagues, and researchers at sponsoring agencies on high performance metallic materials.

The position would require strong background in microstructure, mechanical properties, understanding of advanced solid state processing of metallic materials.

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

Conduct experiments, gather data, document research notes, code and analyze data, interpret data.

Keep up with historical and latest research data and publications.

Assist with reporting of research progress to funding agencies.

Help in preparing reviews and research proposal writing.

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities.

UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate.

System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

What you’ll bring

• Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.
• Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible
• We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.
• Experience with solid state additive manufacturing of aluminum alloys is essential.
• Minimum Qualifications
• Preferred Qualifications

At a glance

Position type

Research associate

Institution

University of North Texas System

Department

UNT-Materials Science & Engineer-130330

Research group

Not stated

Location

Denton, United States, US

Supervisor / contact person

Not stated

Funding

Salaried
Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.
Assist with reporting of research progress to funding agencies.

Duration

Not stated

Expected start

Not stated

Vacancy reference

cc4ac4d8894fa6fa86ee712c46e3c01d

Research focus

Discipline

Materials Science

Research area

Not stated

Methods

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Software

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Dates to know

Listed on FOSS Positions

18 Sep 2026

Original advertisement date

2026-08-27

Application deadline

17 Dec 2026 · 16:35 UTC

Priority review date

Not stated

Last checked

18 Sep 2026

Last updated

18 Sep 2026

2026-12-17T16:35:29Z

How to apply

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

Original sources

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