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The Pennsylvania State University

POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Mechanical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a talented, ambitious, and hard-working Postdoctoral Scholar under the direction of Dr.

The Pennsylvania State University

POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Mechanical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar under the direction of Dr. Yuan Xuan. Job Duties: * The candidate is ...

The Pennsylvania State University

POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Penn State is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar . The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Xiang Yang. Job Duties:

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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary mechanical engineering postdoctoral in the United States is $85,959.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,000.00 and $116,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Mechanical Engineering Postdoctoral vs Temporary Mechanical Engineering Intern?

AspectTemporary Mechanical Engineering PostdoctoralTemporary Mechanical Engineering Intern
CredentialsPhD in Mechanical Engineering or related fieldCurrently enrolled in or recent graduate of Mechanical Engineering program
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, academic institutions, industry R&D departmentsCompany offices, manufacturing plants, research facilities
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutes, R&D departments of companiesEngineering firms, manufacturing companies, tech startups
Work FocusResearch, development, academic publishingSupporting engineering projects, gaining industry experience

In summary, a Temporary Mechanical Engineering Postdoctoral typically holds a PhD and focuses on research and development in academic or industry R&D settings. In contrast, a Temporary Mechanical Engineering Intern is usually a student or recent graduate gaining practical industry experience in engineering projects.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Mechanical Engineering Postdoctoral job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,959 per year, or $41.3 per hour.

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Mechanical Engineering

University of North Texas System

Denton, TX

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Mechanical Engineering

Apply now Job no: 514806
Work type: Staff
Location: Denton
Categories: Postdoctoral Research

Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Mechanical Engineering

Employee Classification: Postdoctoral Research Assoc

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Engineering

Department: UNT-Mechanical Engineering-130340

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
 

Department Summary

The Department of Mechanical Engineering has a mission to provide a high quality education to our diverse student population through excellence and innovation in teaching and research in order to serve the scientific and engineering needs of the state of Texas and the nation. This will be achieved by a balance of formal course work, practical laboratory training, and research projects that encompass both the basic science and the applied aspects of mechanical engineering. The department offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering degrees.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The position will support a federally sponsored fundamental science research project within the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of North Texas. The research focuses on nanoscale heat transport, the optical and electronic properties of materials, and spacecraft thermal engineering. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to research activities, data analysis, experimental and computational investigations, scholarly publications, and other project related objectives in support of the department's research mission and sponsored goals.

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate should have a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related field and research experience in the fields that are related to the focus areas of the position. In addition, the candidate should have a proven track record of publications in relevant journals and conferences. Good communication skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include hands-on nano/microscale cleanroom fabrication and materials thin film deposition. Must demonstrate self-motivation and strong teamwork skills. Some travel is required to participate with collaborators' facilities. The role will involve grant proposal development and assistance.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

  • Computational simulation and theoretical research
  • Publication and scientific dissemination 
  • Proposal assistance and development 
  • Collaborative experimental validation 

Work Schedule

Varies based upon assignment

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. For further inquiries, please contact Dr. Richard Zhang (zihao.zhang@unt.edu).

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

Advertised: 20 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time
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