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Postdoctoral Research Associate I

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Oct 15, 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate I
Posting Number	req27347
Department	Materials Science & Engr
Department Website Link	mse.engineering.arizona.edu/
Location	Tucson Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The MSE department is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate I. Minimal requirements include strong background in metallurgy or mechanics of materials with demonstrated hands-on skills in microstructure characterization and/or nondestructive evaluation of metallic materials. Experience with finite element methods or signal processing are considered a plus. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Research and scholarly activities Conduct independent and collaborative research Design experiments, develop models, and analyze results Maintain accurate records of methods, data, and results Present findings at internal group/project meetings Publication and dissemination Prepare high-quality manuscripts for major peer-reviewed journals Contribute to conference presentations Assist with progress reports Mentorship and supervision Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research projects Provide training on experiments, simulations, and data analysis Support the development of lab protocols, workflows and best practices Grant and proposal development Contribute to writing grant proposals Identify new funding opportunities Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Strong background in metallurgy and/or mechanics of materials At least three years of hands-on experience in microstructure characterization, metallography (sample preparation), non-destructive evaluation and/or mechanical testing of metals and alloys Strong written and oral communication skills Hands-on experience with finite element methods and experience in signal processing are a plus Working knowledge of acoustics is a plus
Minimum Qualifications	Ph.D. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field required upon hire. First-author publications in major peer reviewed journals as a demonstration of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with finite element method Working knowledge of acoustics
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Research
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	1/4/2027
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Marat Latypov, Assistant Professor, latmarat@arizona.edu
Open Date	10/13/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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