Part-Time Research Support - Hickey Group - Materials Science and Engineering

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University Park is seeking a Part-Time Research Support in the Hickey Group, within the Materials Science and Engineering department. The role supports polymer science projects and dielectric studies on campus.

You will synthesize polymers, measure dielectric properties, and assist with data analysis in a collaborative, campus-based setting.

Qualifications

• Data management and computer-based data analysis skills.
• Experience in organic and polymer synthesis.
• Strong communication skills to support collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize polymer materials.
• Measure the dielectric properties of materials.
• Functionalize polymers with polar substituents and measure dielectric properties using dielectric relaxation spectroscopy.

Skills

Data management

Data analysis

Polymer synthesis

Communication skills

Job description

## Part-Time Research Support - Hickey Group - Materials Science and EngineeringApplylocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000080064# **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.** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is seeking applicants for part-time job of part-time research support.Job duties to include:* synthesizing polymer materials* measure the dielectric properties* functionalize polymers with polar substituents and measure the dielectric properties of the materials using dielectric relaxation spectroscopyRequirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:* data management and computer-based data analysis skills* experience in organic and polymer synthesis* strong communication skills to support collaborative workCompensation:The starting rate for this job is $25/hr. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. **CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. **EEO IS THE LAW**Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.