I am applying for mechanical engineering and materials engineering postdoc positions. I mostly apply for computational research positions but sometimes I apply where they are looking for experimentalists with some computational experience as well. Can I mention the following as a skillset in the CV without being misleading?
My PhD was in computational materials science where I did not do any experiments. However in 2013, I completed master's degree where I had done quite a significant amount of experimental work. I did scanning electron microscopy, xray diffraction experiments and mechanical testing. I did not do those during my PhD. I remember how to analyze the results, but I don't remember how to operate the machines anymore.
Under such scenario, should I mention experimental methods as an experience in my CV?
Currently, I mentioned these in following way:
> Research Skills
> Computational: Experienced in nonlinear Finite Element Analysis (FEA)....blah blah blah
> • Tools: Python, Fortran, blah blah
> • Packages: Scikit-Learn, blah blah
>
> Experimental: Proficient in metallurgical polishing and mechanical testing; Experienced in materials-characterization methods: Scanning
> Electron Microscopy, Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD).