Post Doctoral Associate

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement

Postdoctoral Research Opportunity – Energy Transport and Conversion University of Maryland The Energy Transport and Ultrafast Spectroscopy Lab at the University of Maryland is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on cutting-edge projects in nano/macro-scale energy transport and conversion. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing experimental and/or computational approaches to address grand challenges in energy science and engineering. 🔗 Learn more about our research: Energy Transport Lab

The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as a catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to develop innovations that address the 21st-century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, accelerating entrepreneurship, and transforming research and learning activities into innovations that benefit millions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research on thermal/energy transport at multiple length scales.
• Develop and apply advanced experimental thermometries and/or computational models.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
• Strong background in thermal sciences, heat transfer, or energy systems.
• Demonstrated research productivity (journal publications, conference presentations).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Position Details

• Full-time, funded position with competitive salary and benefits.
• Initial appointment of 1 year, renewable based on performance and funding. How to

Physical Demands: N/A

Preferences

• Experience with computational tools (e.g., molecular dynamics, first-principles
• calculations) and/or experimental methods (e.g., thermal metrology, materials
• characterization, pump-probe measurements) is highly desirable.

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Cover letter, CV, List of references

Best Consideration Date: 08/15/2026

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Financial Disclosure Required

No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website .

Department

ENGR-Mechanical Engineering PM

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$60,000 - $65,000

Benefits Summary

For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link .

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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