Full-Time
Post Doctoral Associate
Posted on 5/9/2026
University of Maryland - College Park
Compensation Overview
$60k - $90k/yr
Hyattsville, MD, USA
In Person
 Mechanical Engineering (1) |
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- Ph.D. in reliability engineering, systems engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, or closely related field.
- Ability to travel around campus for meetings and to attend to duties
Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:The candidate will join a dynamic, growing team at the University of Maryland’s Center for Risk and Reliability (CRR). The University of Maryland is an international leader among academic institutions in reliability education and research, consistently ranked among the top 5 programs worldwide. CRR research covers a wide range of subjects involving systems and processes. It includes topics on predictive reliability and human reliability analysis methods, advanced probabilistic inference methods, system-level health monitoring and prognostics, and risk analysis theory. CRR applications focus on complex systems such as energy, nuclear power plants, hydrogen fuels, pipelines, infrastructure, manufacturing, space, aviation, petrochemical installations, and transportation.
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland catalyzes high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
Ph.D. in reliability engineering, systems engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, or closely related field.
Physical Demands:
Normal office environment—
sedentary work Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Ability to travel around campus for meetings and to attend to duties
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Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials:
Cover Letter, CV, List of three references
Best Consideration Date:
07/31/2025
Posting Close Date:
N/A
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Financial Disclosure Required
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Department
ENGR-Mechanical EngineeringWorker Sub-Type
Faculty RegularSalary Range
$60,000 - $90,000Benefits Summary
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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 regardingdisclosablebackground 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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