Part-Time Research Assistant- Dr. Zhang group

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in State College seeks a part-time research assistant to join Dr. Qiming Zhang's group, focusing on electroactive polymers and related devices.

You will work alongside senior researchers to advance fabrication and testing processes. Responsibilities include processing polymer films, fabricating composites, and conducting characterization tests on device prototypes, with an emphasis on technical communication and collaboration within the research team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Materials Science and Engineering
• Closely related field acceptable
• Strong technical communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assisting in processing and fabrication of electroactive polymer films and related composite structures
• Performing characterization tests and testing device prototypes

Skills

Good technical communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Electrical Engineering in the College of Engineering seeks to hire a part-time research assistant to work alongside senior researchers in Dr. Qiming Zhang's group on the development of electroactive polymers and associated devices.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in the processing and fabrication of electroactive polymer films and related composite structures
• Performing characterization tests and testing device prototypes

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a closely related field
• Good technical communication skills

Compensation will begin at $15 but can increase depending on the candidate's qualifications.

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