Assistant Research Professor - JA Robinson Group - Materials Science and Engineering

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

## Assistant Research Professor - JA Robinson Group - Materials Science and EngineeringApply: Penn State University Park: Full time: Posted Today: REQ\\_0000082450# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.**This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. **POSITION SPECIFICS**The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, PA, invites applications for an Assistant Research Professor position in the J. A. Robinson Research Group. The successful candidate will conduct experimental research focused on the synthesis and characterization of two-dimensional (2D) materials and related heterostructures. The candidate will also help guide the group’s research activities, mentor graduate students and other junior researchers, and contribute to the preparation of research proposals, technical reports, publications, and presentations.Applicants must have a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering, physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. Preferred candidates will have postdoctoral, industrial, or equivalent research experience beyond the Ph.D., along with demonstrated expertise in 2D materials synthesis and characterization. Experience coordinating collaborative research projects, mentoring graduate students, and contributing to sponsored-research proposals and reports is also preferred.Applications must be submitted electronically and include a curriculum vitae, cover letter describing the applicant’s research experience and interests, and contact information for professional references. This is a non-tenure-line faculty position funded for one year from the date of hire, with an excellent possibility of renewal based on performance and continued funding.The Pennsylvania State University’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is committed to building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to one another. Applicants should provide evidence—either integrated throughout their application materials or included as a separate statement—of their commitment to fostering an inclusive environment within their research group, department, or workplace.