Description:

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.

1. Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
2. Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
3. May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
4. May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
5. May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
6. Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
7. May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
8. Performs other job-related duties as required.

A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Houston.

The project will focus on developing machine learning–based approaches to predict structure–property relationships, including damage evolution, in recyclable composite materials. The successful candidate will work at the interface of computational mechanics, materials science, and machine learning to develop next-generation predictive models of composite behavior. The project is highly collaborative and involves interactions with researchers from academia, a leading applied research organization, and industry.

Required qualifications
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
- Strong background in solid mechanics
- Experience in computational micromechanics of materials
- Experience with machine learning methods

Preferred qualifications
- Extensive experience with modern machine learning tools and techniques
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present research in group meetings, project reviews, and conferences

CV required along with the names and contact information of at least two references.

MQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.