Postdoc position, nano additive manufacturing of ceramics

Description

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position at Stanford University in the area of ceramic additive manufacturing. The position involves the synthesis and/or processing of ceramic nanoparticles, which will then be used as a feedstock material for additive manufacturing. The goal is to 3D print strong and transparent structural ceramics, as well as understand the sintering mechanisms, light-matter interactions unique to nanoparticles, and functional properties (e.g. optical, mechanical). This position is adjacent to ongoing work on additive manufacturing of magnetic materials, which involves a dynamic group of graduate and undergraduate students.

Applicants should email Wendy Gu at xwgu@stanford.edu, with the subject line – Ceramics postdoc. The email should include CV and cover letter that concisely describes their qualifications for this position, their career plans (e.g. 2-year position, then apply for faculty positions), and when they are available to start the position.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, materials science, or related disciplines is required
• Experience with SLM, SLS, L-PBF, e-beam or DED additive manufacturing
• Structural characterization using techniques such as XRD, SEM, and TEM

Expertise in ceramics or metallic alloys

• Ability to disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed articles and presentations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with other additive manufacturing techniques (e.g. extrusion or filament based)
• Nanoparticle synthesis and processing
• Mechanical characterization using nanoindentation, and bulk techniques

Optical characterization (e.g. spectroscopic methods to measure transparency)