Job ID: 267885

Postdoctoral research associate

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

  • Nov. 4, 2025
 
  • Postdoctoral research associate
  • Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Troy, NY
 
  • Dec. 5, 2025
  • Jan. 15, 2026
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  • Post-Doc
  • Mechanical Engineering
 
 

Description: A postdoctoral research associate position is available starting Spring 2025 in modeling and experimental characterization of fibrous materials (fiberglass). Candidates with experience in modeling fibrous (network) materials, exposure to mechanical testing and project management skills are particularly encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to candidates currently present in the United States. The hire will interact closely with industrial collaborators. The qualified candidate will have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science.

Contact:

Prof. Catalin Picu, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180. Tel: (518) 276-2195, e-mail: picuc@rpi.edu.

Please send your Resume, a statement of prior research activities outlining the computational tools and methods and/or experimental techniques you are familiar with, a brief description of problems studied, a list of publications and the names of two references.


  • We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.  Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.


 
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Contact Information

 
  • Catalin Picu
    Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    110, 8th St.
    Troy, NY 12180
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  • 1 518 276 2195
  • picuc@rpi.edu


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