Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Micro and Nano Mechanics Laboratory within the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University. Successful candidates will participate in a vibrant interdisciplinary research group and be involved in projects pursuing in-situ mechanical and electro-mechanical characterization of metallic and semiconducting nanowires. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to be involved in MEMS and probe-based techniques for biological studies at the single-cell level. Collaborations are in place with investigators at the Northwestern Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center, the Feinberg School of Medicine, the International Institute for Nanotechnology, and Argonne and Sandia National Laboratories.
Requirements:
- A Ph.D. in engineering, materials science or physics
- Working experience in at least two of the following areas: in-situ electron microscopy mechanical testing, confocal/electron/atomic force microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, molecular/quantum mechanics
- A good record of publications.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
The position is available immediately for a period of one year and may be renewed thereafter. Actual start date is negotiable. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue to be accepted until the positions are filled. Interested candidates should submit a CV, a cover letter describing their research experience and interests, and the names and email addresses of at least three references to:
Professor Horacio D. Espinosa
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Northwestern University
2145 Sheridan Rd.
Evanston, IL 60208-3111
Email: mn-mechanics [at] northwestern.edu (mn-mechanics[at]northwestern[dot]edu)
http://clifton.mech.northwestern.edu/~espinosa/
Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.