Postdoctoral Scholar, Materials Science and Engineering

Penn State University • Ferguson Township, PA

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About The Position

The Materials Science and Engineering Department, within the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at Penn State is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to perform research under the direction of Professor Douglas Wolfe (Materials Science & Engineering).

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen.
• Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent as of the hire date in Materials/Mechanical/Electrical/Nuclear Engineering or related discipline.
• Excellent foundation in materials processing.
• Hands-on experience with device and system characterization.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and conduct manufacturing experiments for a wide range of materials comprised of CsPbB3, nanocomosite structures, polymer matrix ceramic composites, ceramic matrix composites, and advanced coating systems for a variety of applications in the aerospace, defense, nuclear, and microelectronic industries.
• Develop standard operating procedures to conduct consistent processing and characterization of materials for extreme environments.
• Work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team.
• Synthesize and manufacture unique design architectures comprised of coatings and bulk materials using a variety of manufacturing methods. Materials synthesis may include perovskite systems, composites, oxides, and mixed components for a variety of applications.
• Assist in performing a variety of testing and analytical materials characterization using the materials characterization laboratory facilities.
• Assist in perform modeling and/or experimental analysis (microscopy, spectroscopy) to investigate the fundamentals of radiation effects in electronics and shielding.
• Analyze data.
• Disseminate findings in journals and conferences and monthly presentations.

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. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees