Postdoctoral Scholar - Materials Science and Engineering

The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL

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About The Position

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering, in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking a postdoctoral scholar. The final candidate will: lead experimental efforts to design, synthesize, evaluate, and model bioactive glasses. In addition to conducting advanced research, the role involves supervising undergraduate researchers, coordinating collaborative projects with internal partners, and contributing to proposal development.

Requirements

Must have a Ph.D. in: Materials Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
Glass science, bioactive materials, or biomaterials characterization.
Hands-on experience with techniques such as XRD, DSC, NMR, SEM, FTIR, ICP, and simulation tools.
Strong record of peer-reviewed publications.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to mentor students and collaborate across disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Experience with bioactive glasses and computational simulation.

Responsibilities

Synthesize and characterize bioactive glass compositions using XRD, DSC, NMR, SEM, FTIR, ICP, and DLS.
Conduct acellular in vitro studies in simulated body fluid and monitor dissolution/degradation behavior.
Perform cytotoxicity screenings in collaboration with research partners.
Evaluate antibacterial activity in collaboration with research partners.
Supervise undergraduate students and contribute to interdisciplinary collaborations.
Assist in drafting competitive funding proposals and patent applications.

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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