Research Scientist Senior

Job Title
Research Scientist Senior


Requisition Number
RE52047


Working Title

Department Name
8H600:Institute for Sustainable Manufacturing


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
47


Salary Range
$57,158-94,286/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

PhD



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Required Related Experience

2 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

None.



Physical Requirements

lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs; and sitting for long periods of time at computer workstation.



Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm; and occasional domestic travel required.



Job Summary

Research Scientist Senior in Advanced Manufacturing in the Institute for Sustainable Manufacturing, College of Engineering. The lab’s primary research focus is on advanced additive manufacturing (AM) techniques and process-structure-property relationships in metallic materials, with an emphasis on sustainable manufacturing, solid-state material processing, and microstructural evolution in AM-deposited structures. The Research Scientist Senior position requires a deep understanding of material behavior in friction stir-based additive manufacturing (FSAM), cold spray deposition, and advanced characterization techniques. Additionally, the Research Scientist Senior must have expertise in microstructural evolution during AM processes, mechanical behavior of AM-fabricated materials, and the role of process parameters in determining material performance. A strong background in nanoindentation, in-situ mechanical testing, electron microscopy, and data analysis is also necessary for this position.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Must have expertise in microstructural evolution during AM processes, mechanical behavior of AM-fabricated materials, and the role of process parameters in determining material performance. A strong background in nanoindentation, in-situ mechanical testing, electron microscopy, and data analysis is also necessary for this position.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

at least two years of postdoctoral experience in additive manufacturing and materials processing



Deadline to Apply
10/29/2025


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