Senior Research Associate

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title Senior Research Associate

Department 2102 - Mechanical Engineering

Position Number E12017

Requisition No. TC06565

Salary Range/Pay Rate $30.00/hr.

Benefits of Working at Oakland University No benefits are associated with this position.

Employee Group/Grade Casual

Job Category Casual Posted

Casual/Temp Classification

Work Schedule Casual (19hrs or less, No Benefits )

Shift/Days Flexible

Pay Schedule Hour

Number of Hrs./Wk. 19

Position Information

Position Information

Employee's Effective Start Date 11/16/2026

If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type. 12/31/2027

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a closely related field.

Desired Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a closely related field.

Position Purpose The Senior Research Associate will provide research support in the Tribology and Corrosion Research Lab, assisting with experimental testing, data analysis, and the preparation of research documents.

Job Duties

• Assist the principal investigator with ongoing research activities.
• Conduct research in tribology, corrosion, and surface analysis.
• Design and perform experiments, analyze data, and interpret research findings.
• Prepare and submit technical reports or research manuscripts for publication in peer-

reviewed journals.

• Contribute to the development of research proposals and applications for external

funding.

Job Open Date 11/04/2026

Job Close Date 12/31/2027

Open Until Filled No

Position Specific Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (unofficial)
• Resume

Optional Documents