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

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University Department of Materials Science and Engineering is seeking a part-time research support position. Responsibilities include synthesizing polymer materials and measuring dielectric properties to support ongoing projects.

The role requires data management and computer-based data analysis skills, plus experience in organic and polymer synthesis and strong communication for collaborative work within the team.

Qualifications

• Data management and computer-based data analysis skills required.
• Experience in organic and polymer synthesis desired.
• 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

Organic synthesis

Polymer synthesis

Communication

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is seeking applicants for a part‑time research support position.

Responsibilities

• synthesizing polymer materials
• measure the dielectric properties
• functionalize polymers with polar substituents and measure the dielectric properties of the materials using dielectric relaxation spectroscopy

Requirements, qualifications, and competencies

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

Compensation

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.

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