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Posted: 07-Feb-26
Location: East Lansing, Michigan
Type: Full-time
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Academic/Faculty
Engineering
Internal Number: 1112561
Position Summary
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University has an opening for a postdoctoral research associate with an anticipated start date in Spring 2026 in the area of experimental studies of gas-cooled plasma-facing components in fusion technology under the direction of Dr. Minami Yoda. The primary responsibilities of the position will be to reassemble and upgrade a high-pressure and high-temperature helium flow loop (maximum flowrate 100 g/s) and use this facility to study helium-cooled tungsten divertor concepts at nearly prototypical temperatures (maximum 450 °C) and prototypical pressures (about 10 MPa). Applicants must have a doctoral degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, an outstanding academic record, and the ability to supervise external contractors and work with Ph.D. students.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or closely related
Minimum Requirements
Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related field
Desired Qualifications
An outstanding academic record and the ability to both supervise external contractors and work with Ph.D. students. In addition, experience with and working knowledge of most, if not all, of the following topics:
Required Application Materials
- CV
- Cover letter describing your background and interest in the position
- Two References
Review of Applications Begins On
02/23/2026
Website
me.msu.edu
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
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