Chemical Engineering Postdoctoral Scholar

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Waltemeyer Department of Chemical Engineering in University Park invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral researcher. The role focuses on membrane science and technology, including sterile filtration membranes for mRNA‑lipid nanoparticle therapeutics.

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related field by the appointment date and will contribute to multiple projects across our membrane research programs, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related discipline by the appointment date.
• Postdoctoral candidate will work on projects involving membrane science and technology, including sterile filtration membranes for processing mRNA-lipid nanoparticle therapeutics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on membrane science and technology.
• Analyze sterile filtration membranes for processing mRNA-lipid nanoparticle therapeutics.

Skills

Membrane science

Sterile filtration membranes analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Job description

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 Waltemeyer Department of Chemical Engineering at Penn State, University Park campus is looking to hire a full-time postdoctoral researcher.

The post-doctoral candidate will be working on a variety of projects involving membrane science and technology, including the analysis of sterile filtration membranes for processing mRNA-lipid nanoparticle therapeutics.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline by the appointment date.

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 well-being.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

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