Assistant Research Professor in Advanced Manufacturing

Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Retirement plans

Benefits package

Job summary

The Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Penn State University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Research Professor to lead and support research in advanced manufacturing. You will design and evaluate processes, characterize materials, and contribute to publications and proposals.

The role requires a PhD in engineering and strong collaboration skills to work with faculty, students, staff, industry partners, and sponsors on

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. by the appointment start date in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, materials, welding, product design, or a closely related engineering field.
• Demonstrated research experience in manufacturing-process development, joining or materials processing, repair/remanufacturing, mechanical or structural design, or closely related areas.
• Relevant capability in CAD, materials characterization, process monitoring, machine learning.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research team.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate manufacturing processes, components, structures, fixtures, tooling, and/or experimental systems.
• Characterize process behavior, material response, defects, interfaces, and performance using experimental, sensing, or machine learning methods.
• Prepare peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, presentations, invention disclosures, sponsor deliverables, and research proposals.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, technical staff, industry partners, and government sponsors in multidisciplinary research projects.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Materials processing

Repair/remanufacturing

Mechanical design

Materials characterization

Sensing

Data-driven analysis

Education

PhD in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Machine Learning

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park invites applications for a full-time Assistant Research Professor to lead and support research in advanced manufacturing. The position may involve manufacturing process development, joining and separation, repair and remanufacturing, mechanical design, materials and process characterization, sensing, and data-driven analysis for engineered products and systems.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate manufacturing processes, components, structures, fixtures, tooling, and/or experimental systems.


• Characterize process behavior, material response, defects, interfaces, and performance using appropriate experimental, sensing, or machine learning methods.


• Prepare peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, presentations, invention disclosures, sponsor deliverables, and research proposals.


• Collaborate with faculty, students, technical staff, industry partners, and government sponsors in multidisciplinary research projects.

Required Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. by the appointment start date in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, materials, welding, product design, or a closely related engineering field.


• Demonstrated research experience in manufacturing-process development, joining or materials processing, repair/remanufacturing, mechanical or structural design, or closely related areas.


• Relevant capability in one or more areas such as CAD, materials characterization, process monitoring, machine learning.


• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research team.

Application Materials

Full curriculum vitae. Names and contact information for three professional references.

Background Checks/Clearances

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

BENEFITS

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing.


• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans.


• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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