Engineering/Science Postdoctoral Fellow

About the Opportunity About the Roux Institute The Roux Institute is designed as an engine of innovation, talent-building, and economic growth for Portland, Maine, and northern New England. We are nurturing an environment for high-impact research and innovation in computer and data science, digital engineering, the advanced life sciences and medicine, and other tech fields. Partnership is what sets our education and research model apart. With leading companies at the table from day one, we are creating an agile workforce prepared to thrive in a competitive landscape powered by artificial intelligence as a force for good, and an environment for innovation in the life sciences and other high-growth sectors. Together, we envision an innovation corridor that in the coming years will stretch from Boston to Portland and beyond. Job Summary The Postdoctoral Research Associate will engage in both fundamental and applied research in the field of advanced manufacturing, with direct relevance to aerospace lightweighting, hypersonic systems, and naval shipbuilding. The Fellow will contribute to ongoing research programs by developing experimental methodologies, computational models, and performing hands-on laboratory investigations. Key responsibilities include generating high-impact scientific publications and technical reports, contributing to additive manufacturing workforce development programs, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students engaged in related projects. The Fellow will work in close collaboration with Professor Andrew Neils on the Roux Institute's Engineering team at both the Portland, ME and Brunswick, ME campuses. This position will support several projects funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. Background checks and other clearances may apply. Minimum Qualifications Required Ph.D. earned in mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, or a closely related discipline. Demonstrated expertise in the characterization and testing of crystalline materials, including metals and ceramics. Strong background in additive manufacturing processes and the mechanics of materials. Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Preferred Familiarity with data-driven engineering methods, particularly those leveraging artificial intelligence or machine learning. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities 1. Initiate, Execute, and Complete Advanced Manufacturing Related Research and Training Programs (50%) Design and execute experimental investigations into process-structure-property relationships for advanced engineering materials (e.g., high temperature refractory alloys and their coatings). Develop curriculum and deliver hands-on cold spray additive manufacturing training and lab technician instruction as part of active Department of Defense workforce development programs. Operate cold spray additive manufacturing systems, with occasional contributions to powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition programs. Collect process and property data and develop data architectures and tools for automating data analysis. Relevant software platforms include Matlab and Python. Develop physics-based computational models (e.g., finite element analysis) to complement and contextualize experimental findings. Apply CAD tools such as ANSYS and SolidWorks to produce geometric models for experimental specimens, including metamaterial and lattice structures as needed. 2. Prepare and Write Technical Reports and Manuscripts for Peer Review (25%) Lead technical writing of sponsored program reports. Lead or contribute to three or more peer-reviewed publication submissions per year. 3. Mentoring, Collaboration, and Support (25%) Mentor and train undergraduate and graduate students. Support Roux Engineering team proposal development. Perform lab management duties as needed. Support Roux external industry and academic collaborations. About the Roux Institute The Roux Institute is designed as an engine of innovation, talent-building, and economic growth for Portland, Maine, and northern New England. We are nurturing an environment for high-impact research and innovation in computer and data science, digital engineering, the advanced life sciences and medicine, and other tech fields. Partnership is what sets our education and research model apart. With leading companies at the table from day one, we are creating an agile workforce prepared to thrive in a competitive landscape powered by artificial intelligence as a force for good, and an environment for innovation in the life sciences and other high- growth sectors. Together, we envision an innovation corridor that in the coming years will stretch from Boston to Portland and beyond. Position Type Research Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.

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$60,315.00 - $85,192.50 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university's residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern's personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today's highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.