2D Materials Research Scientist (Term Appointment)

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in University Park invites applications for an Assistant Research Professor in the JA Robinson Group within the Materials Science and Engineering department. The successful candidate will lead experimental efforts in the synthesis and characterization of two-dimensional materials and related heterostructures.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and bring strong experience mentoring students, coordinating collaborations, and contributing to funded

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in materials science and engineering, physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, or a closely related field.
• Postdoctoral, industrial, or equivalent research experience beyond the Ph.D. preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in 2D materials synthesis and characterization.
• Experience coordinating collaborative research projects and mentoring graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental research on synthesis and characterization of two-dimensional materials and heterostructures.
• Guide the research group and mentor graduate students and junior researchers.
• Contribute to research proposals, technical reports, publications, and presentations.

Skills

2D materials synthesis

Characterization techniques

Mentoring graduate students

Grant writing / Proposals

Project coordination

Education

Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

R&D instrumentation

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University in University Park invites applications for an Assistant Research Professor in the JA Robinson Group within the Materials Science and Engineering department. The successful candidate will lead experimental efforts in the synthesis and characterization of two-dimensional materials and related heterostructures.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and bring strong experience mentoring students, coordinating collaborations, and contributing to funded