Postdoctoral Scholar in Radiation Effects on Electronics

Penn State University • University Park, PA

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About The Position

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to perform research under the direction of Professor Aman Haque (Mechanical Engineering) & Professor Doug Wolfe (Materials Science & Engineering). This is a term appointment, funded for one year from the date of hire, with a possibility of renewal.

Requirements

• Must have Ph.D. by the start of the appointment in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical/Materials/Nuclear Engineering or a related discipline.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must pass the Sandia National Lab Screening and receive approval to the National Lab.
• Excellent foundation on semiconductor device physics, reliability.
• Hands on experience with device and system (FPGA, memory) characterization.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in radiation effects (single event, total ionize dose, displacement damage) is very helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical characterization on semiconductor devices as function of radiation exposure.
• Collaborate with national lab(s) to perform experiments that mimic ionizing radiation.
• Perform modeling and/or experimental analysis (microscopy, spectroscopy) to investigate the fundamentals of radiation effects in electronics.
• Analyze data.
• Disseminate findings in journals and conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree