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Senior Research Associate - Ohodnicki Lab - 26005612

University of Pittsburgh

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Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Role Type
Research
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate

Job overview

The Ohodnicki laboratory conducts research and development on magnetic and photonic materials and devices, with emphasis on fiber-optic and photonic sensors and magnetic and electromagnetic materials for power conversion and microwave applications. The Senior Research Associate will plan and conduct research, mentor students, contribute to publications and proposals, and support laboratory facilities and research activities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Material ProcessingMaterial CharacterizationMagnetometryDiffractionElectron MicroscopyScaled Manufacturing Process TechnologyPowder ProcessingBasic and Applied ResearchVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationIndependent WorkTeamworkMultitasking

Qualifications

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering or Related FieldPostdoctoral Experience in Chemical Optical Fiber Sensing

Full job description

The Ohodnicki laboratory works on m agnetic and photonic materials and device research and development for a range of applications. Emphasis is placed upon fiber optic and photonic sensors as well as magnetic and electromagnetic materials for electric power conversion and microwave applications. A combination of materials synthesis, characterization, and development facilities are complemented by expertise and capabilities in electronics, photonics, and multi-physics finite element simulations. An interdisciplinary facility that houses an extensive set of equipment and instrumentation for materials scientists, electrical engineers, computer engineers, chemists, applied physicists, and related engineering and science professionals. Responsibilities: The research-related responsibilities of this position will include: Mentoring graduate students; Writing journal publications, preparing reports that summarize the work conducted for progress reports to funding agencies; Planning, developing, and implementing technical and scientific research programs; Contributing to proposal writing and acquisition of preliminary data. Required Educational Background: Applicant must have a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering, chemistry, electrical engineering, or a closely-related field. Postdoctoral experience in chemical optical fiber sensing technologies. Required Skillset: For the research component of the position, the required skillset includes: Strong background in material processing and characterization with an emphasis on magnetic materials for power applications. In addition to conducting research, your duties may also include preparing reports, performing literature reviews, supervising graduate and undergraduate students, and assisting with other projects in the laboratory. In addition, you will also be asked to participate in the establishment of new laboratory facilities and also to oversee established laboratory facilities to support general research activities in the areas of materials synthesis, manufacturing and processing, moving into the future. Other required skill sets include magnetometry, diffraction, electron microscopy, scaled manufacturing process technology, powder processing, and; Strong interest in basic and applied research. Effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work both independently and within a team structure, delivering project components on given time schedules; Ability to multitask. The University of View the full job description on the employer's website. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI286913471 / 19-2011.00 Physicists

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Set against the 1,017 open Research Associate jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$70–85K/yr284 salary ranges
  • US median$16–18/hr122 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 69 open Research Associate jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,017 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Research Associate postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (280 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 284 of the 1,017 open Research Associate jobs (28%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.

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