Modeling Scientist for Chemically Powered PAMs

ORAU; Adelphi (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory invites applications for a Sensors and Electronics research fellow position focused on chemically powered actuation of polymer artificial muscles (PAMs). The project aims to build a software model predicting swelling characteristics including solvent uptake, oxidation states, moving ions, and electric fields, with validation across multiple polymer forms.

The ARL-RAP program emphasizes collaboration with academia and industry; selected fellows must prepare a

Qualifications

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only.
• Degree: Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral.
• Academic Level: Any.
• Discipline: Chemistry and Materials Sciences (Polymer Chemistry).
• Engineering: Age 18+.

Responsibilities

• Write a research proposal to submit to the ARL-RAP review panel.
• Collaborate with DEVCOM ARL and university labs on PAM swelling modeling and validation.

Skills

Polymer chemistry

Materials science

Research proposal writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Job description

DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory invites applications for a Sensors and Electronics research fellow position focused on chemically powered actuation of polymer artificial muscles (PAMs). The project aims to build a software model predicting swelling characteristics including solvent uptake, oxidation states, moving ions, and electric fields, with validation across multiple polymer forms.

The ARL-RAP program emphasizes collaboration with academia and industry; selected fellows must prepare a