Job No. 159138
- Job Title:
- Deputy Director AMP
- Employer:
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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Location:
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Rapid City , SD
- Posting Date:
- 28-Jul-2026
- Description:
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Position Information:
South Dakota Mines invites applications for the Deputy Director AMP. This is a regular, part-time, benefited position at 75% effort. The AMP Laboratory has a history of conducting both basic and applied research in the area of advanced materials processing and joining. AMP is home to a host of advanced materials processing equipment including friction stir welding, cold spray technology, physical vapor deposition, and laser powder directed energy deposition.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
supporting research administration activities to help grow the AMP laboratory;
growing the industrial research portfolio of the AMP laboratory;
managing research project deliverables, including fiscal management;
standardizing laboratory safety and manufacturing practices;
designing and executing experimental research;
advising student researchers and mentoring research staff;
disseminating research findings through peer-reviewed publications and scientific conference presentations; and
contributing to the identification and preparation of funding proposals.
Required Qualifications:
BS, MS, or PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering or closely related field.
15 years of industrial experience in metallurgical or advanced manufacturing industries.
To Apply:
Applications must be made online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203 or [email protected]. Review of applications will begin August 4, 2026. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Please attach a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references (include name, mailing and email address for each reference).
- Contact information:
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Rapid City, SD 57701
- United States
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