Postdoctoral Fellow
Conduct advanced research and mentor students within the Air Force Institute of Technology's engineering and physics departments.
Best for:Best for PhD graduates in engineering, physics, or mathematics with an interest in defense-related research and student mentorship.
Overview
The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Department of Engineering Physics within the Graduate School of Engineering and Management. This non-tenure track position focuses on solving complex research problems, developing technical models, and contributing to defense-related scientific advancements. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, mentor graduate students, and disseminate research findings through publications and presentations. This role is designed to enhance AFIT's research productivity while providing the incumbent with professional development opportunities in a military academic environment.
What you'll do
- Identify and solve novel research problems within the academic discipline.
- Design and execute experimental or theoretical studies to address research questions.
- Analyze research data, interpret findings, and recommend system improvements.
- Develop and maintain research models, hardware, or software configurations.
- Mentor graduate students by providing technical guidance and research support.
- Collaborate with internal and external faculty on interdisciplinary research projects.
- Prepare scholarly manuscripts for publication and assist in proposal development.
- Present research outputs at scientific conferences, program reviews, and sponsor meetings.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in physics, applied physics, atmospheric science, materials science, nuclear engineering, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, computer science, operational science, logistics, supply chain management, systems engineering, aeronautical engineering, astronautical engineering, or related fields.
Language: English; must be able to communicate expertly in verbal and written forms.
Instruction: English
Publications: Evidence of scholarly research dissemination is required.
- Proven ability to conduct and disseminate scholarly research.
- Demonstrated capacity to mentor graduate students in a research setting.
- Strong collaborative skills for working with diverse research teams.
- Expert verbal and written communication skills for technical and administrative contexts.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Must provide all academic transcripts (Bachelors/Masters/PhD) for verification.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-07-31 · open until filled
Applicants must submit a complete application package through the official USAJOBS portal. Ensure all required transcripts are included, as the position has a positive education requirement. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis following established cut-off dates.
- CV
- Bachelors transcript
- Masters transcript
- PhD transcript
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