Undergraduate Research Assistant - Materials Science and Engineering

About the position

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at The Pennsylvania State University is accepting applications for an undergraduate researcher position. The researcher will be asked to investigate hydrogel and fiber actuators. The successful applicants will prepare hydrogel and actuating fibers and measure the mechanical properties. Data management and computer-based data analysis skills are required. Strong communication skills are also required to support collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Investigate hydrogel and fiber actuators.
• Prepare hydrogel and actuating fibers.
• Measure the mechanical properties of materials.
• Manage data and perform computer-based data analysis.
• Support collaborative work through effective communication.

Requirements

• Data management skills.
• Computer-based data analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills.