Assistant Research Professor

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in academia is seeking an Assistant Research Professor to contribute to groundbreaking research in ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation and elastic wave modeling. This role offers the opportunity to develop innovative tools that will enhance understanding in acoustics and seismology while collaborating with a diverse team of faculty and students. The position is ideal for candidates passionate about research and education, providing a platform for impactful contributions to the field. Join a vibrant community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and help shape the future of engineering education.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required with strong research background and postdoctoral experience.
• Experience in computational tools and scientific communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop modeling tools for ultrasound and elastic wave interactions.
• Collaborate with faculty and students on research projects.

Skills

Ultrasonic Nondestructive Evaluation

Elastic Wave Modeling

Matlab

Scientific Communication

LaTeX

Education

Ph.D. in Physics

Ph.D. in Mathematics

Ph.D. in Computational Sciences

Ph.D. in Engineering

Tools

Matlab

Job description

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Job Description and Requirements

The Pennsylvania State University College of Engineering is seeking candidates for an Assistant Research Professor position within the Engineering Science and Mechanics Department. The role involves developing ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation and elastic wave modeling and simulation tools to understand ultrasound and elastic wave interactions with material heterogeneities. The research aims to impact acoustics, ultrasonics, nondestructive evaluation, and seismology.

The candidate will collaborate with faculty and students, disseminate research findings, and communicate with relevant communities to adapt modeling features. They should be willing to work with and train undergraduate and graduate students, assist in reporting to sponsors, and collaborate on proposals for external funding.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Physics, Mathematics, Computational Sciences, or Engineering with a strong research background, at least two years of postdoctoral research in a related area, and extensive experience with computational tools like Matlab and scientific communication modalities like LaTeX.

This is a non-tenure-line, one-year funded appointment with potential for renewal.

The university values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture of belonging that supports all community members.

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