
Research Associate-Fixed Term
Mechanical Engineering 10016576
Faculty/Academic Staff
Research Associate-Fixed Term
- East Lansing, Michigan, United States
- Mechanical Engineering 10016576
- Area of Interest: Engineers/Architects
- Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)
- Group: Fixed Term Academic Staff
- Union/Non-Union: Non-Union
- Faculty/Academic Staff
- Opening on: Mar 21 2025
- Closing at: Sep 1 2025 - 23:55 EDT
- Salary Commensurate with Experience
- College Of Engineering
- 1027664
Position Summary
Successful candidates are expected to work on molecular design and theoretical modeling of soft materials as well as their applications in healthcare and sustainability. Specifically, the candidate is expected to work on 1) theory and experiment for understanding mechano-transport in soft materials, and 2) mechanics of polymer networks with slipping crosslinks. Additionally, the candidate will help mentor students and publish peer-reviewed journal articles.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Mechanical Engineering or closely related
Minimum Requirements
PhD in the area of mechanical engineering and materials science, or closely related
Desired Qualifications
Outstanding candidates should receive solid training in solid mechanics and polymer science.
In addition to academic training, the candidate is expected to possess excellent communication and writing skills.
Required Application Materials
Candidates are asked to submit cover letter, cv, and contact of three recommendation letters
Website
https://engineering.msu.edu/about/departments/me
Department Statement
The Department of Mechanical Engineering comprises 41 tenure-system faculty, six teaching faculty, and approximately 150 graduate and 1400 undergraduate students. We offer a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, and an online M.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Our faculty conduct cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in four broad areas--Biomechanics, Dynamic Systems and Controls, Fluid-Thermal Science and Engineering, and Solid Mechanics, Design and Manufacturing--with
collaborators across the Colleges of Engineering, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Educaon, Human Medicine, Natural Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine, as well as the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
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