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Postdoctoral Research Associate - College of Engineering - Materials Science and Engineering

Pittsburgh, PA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-27 → 2026-09-26

Core

Conduct computational research applying CALPHAD-based ICME techniques and agentic generative AI to study the mechanical behavior of alloys in extreme environments.

Role type

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Materials Science)

Builds

Computational models and insights for alloy design in extreme conditions

Domain

Materials Science and Engineering / Computational Materials

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

CALPHAD-based ICME techniques, physics-based AI, HPC, Python programming, machine learning, inverse design, student supervision

Preferred skills

Publications in peer-reviewed journals, experience training and supervising students

Technologies

CALPHAD, HPC, Python, generative AI

Responsibilities

Conduct CALPHAD-based simulations in HPC, perform data analysis and visualization, apply machine learning and inverse design, use agentic and generative AI for alloy design, train and supervise students, coordinate with external collaborators, report and present results, document procedures and curate data

Seniority

Postdoctoral, hands-on IC with mentorship

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