Post-Doctoral Fellow

Posting Details Posting Information Posting Number FAE1959 Advertised Title Post-Doctoral Fellow Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number L22894 Category Full-Time Faculty Department Mechanical Engineering Position Summary Postdoctoral Research Associate Position Department of Mechanical Engineering Herff College of Engineering, University of Memphis The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Memphis invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to begin in October 2025 . The initial appointment is for one year, with the potential for a second-year extension based on performance and availability of funding. We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering , or a closely related discipline. Applicants must demonstrate substantial hands-on experience in the synthesis and characterization of semiconductors, nanomaterials, 2D materials, multifunctional materials, or advanced composite systems . Research Focus Areas The successful candidate will engage in innovative research in one or more of the following areas: 1. Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites Design and fabrication using autoclave processing, prepreg systems, resin transfer molding (RTM), vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM), and other infusion or compression molding techniques. 2. Advanced Carbon-Carbon Composites for Extreme Environments Development and characterization of modified carbon-carbon (C/C) composites for high-temperature aerospace applications. Experience with fracture/oxidation-resistant composite designs and densification techniques such as: Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI) Polymer Infiltration and Pyrolysis (PIP) Slurry infiltration

Preferred Skills:

Fabrication and thermo-mechanical testing of ultra-high-temperature ceramics (UHTCs) Development of thermal protection systems (TPS) Application of multifunctional coatings 3. Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Synthetic Chemistry Synthesis and analysis of nanomaterials, including: Organic materials, MXenes, perovskites, nanotubes Self-assembled nanoparticles and thin films via layer-by-layer processing

Characterization Techniques:

HRTEM, STEM, XRD, XPS, Raman, FTIR, AFM Thermal analysis:

DSC, DMA, TMA, TGA

Electrochemical methods (e.g., Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy) are a strong plus 4. Conductive Polymers and Molecular Modeling Research on conductive polymer systems, including: Synthesis and electrical analysis Molecular mechanics and dynamics modeling Study of charge transport phenomena Multiscale characterization and modeling of electron transport Application Instructions To apply, please submit the following documents as a single PDF file: A cover letter describing your research background and interest in the position A current curriculum vitae (CV) Contact information for three professional references Submit all materials via email to:

Johnson Humphrey Email:

johnson.h@memphis.edu We welcome candidates who thrive in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment and are committed to advancing impactful materials research. The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Minimum Position Qualifications Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. Special Conditions Application Instructions To apply, please submit the following documents as a single PDF file: A cover letter describing your research background and interest in the position A current curriculum vitae (CV) Contact information for three professional references Submit all materials via email to:

Johnson Humphrey Email:

johnson.h@memphis.edu Posting Date 08/30/2025 Closing Date Open Until Screening Begins Yes Hiring Range Commensurate with

Education and Experience Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time:

Benefits Eligible Special Instructions to Applicants Application Instructions To apply, please submit the following documents as a single PDF file: A cover letter describing your research background and interest in the position A current curriculum vitae (CV) Contact information for three professional references Submit all materials via email to:

Johnson Humphrey Email:

johnson.h@memphis.edu Instructions to Applicant regarding references Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)