Research Assistant/Associate Professor,

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA

The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department (MAE) at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is inviting applications for a Research Faculty position at the Assistant/Associate level to support research on Materials Science topics including metals, ceramics, carbon-based structures, and composites. The position will be focused on the synthesis, characterization, and testing of materials. A Ph.D. in Materials Science or a closely related field is required. The applicant should possess expertise on characterization techniques such as SEM and XRD, and testing of mechanical, thermal and/or electrical properties. It is also preferred that the candidate has experience with advanced techniques including TEM.

The candidate must be able to record and interpret data, write technical reports and publications and present results in technical forums. The candidate will be expected to assist teaching faculty in running the instrumentation for class labs and demonstrations. The candidate will be expected to collaborate with other NPS faculty members and staff on sponsored research projects, including proposal preparation and sponsor interactions, as well as advising graduate students. Demonstrated experience conducting experimental research programs is mandatory. To be considered for the position, candidates should have US citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance. 

Review of applications will begin on December 19, 2023; however, applications submitted after this date will be accepted. The application should include a curriculum vitae, letter of intent, statement of research, and three letters of recommendation. Please address the applications and any questions to:

Emre Gunduz, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department,

Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey CA

Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, W. Lafayette IN

Co-director, Technical Lead, NPS Consortium for Additive Manufacturing Research and Education

Co-director, NPS Center for Additive Manufacturing

Phone: (831) 656-6288, Email: emre.gunduz@nps.edu

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The Naval Postgraduate School is an equal opportunity employer. For additional information about NPS, please refer to the website at http://www.nps.edu.

 NOTE: IF YOU ARE A VETERAN, you are strongly encouraged to: Identify your Veterans’ Preference on your resume or elsewhere in your application package (type of preference, dates of service, date of VA letter, character of service, etc....).

Minimum Qualifications

PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field at the time of appointment

Eligibility for Secret Clearance

U.S. Citizenship

About Naval Postgraduate School

The mission of the Naval Postgraduate School is to provide relevant and unique advanced education and research programs to increase the combat effectiveness of commissioned officers of the Naval Service to enhance the security of the United States. In support of the foregoing, and to sustain academic excellence, NPS and the DON foster and encourage a program of relevant and meritorious research which both supports the needs of Navy and Department of Defense while building the intellectual capital of Naval Postgraduate School faculty.

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