Postdoc in Functional Ceramic Materials & Energy Devices

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position in the area of functional ceramic materials in the Randall group.

The successful candidate will join an internationally recognized research group conducting cutting-edge research on the processing, characterization, and performance of advanced ceramic materials for energy, electronic, and electromechanical applications within the Materials Research Institute (MRI).

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or closely related discipline.
• Strong experimental background in functional ceramic materials.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary research team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent, high-quality research leading to publications in leading international journals.
• Develop and execute innovative research projects aligned with the group’s objectives.
• Work with graduate students, undergraduate researchers, visiting scientists, and faculty collaborators.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to students and visiting researchers.
• Assist with operation and development of advanced experimental capabilities.
• Contribute to preparation of proposals, technical reports, and presentations.
• Present research findings at national and international conferences.
• Publish research in high-level journals.

Skills

Strong experimental background in func

Excellent written and oral comms

Publication track record

Independent and multidisciplinary team

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related field

Tools

SEM

TEM

AFM

XRD

Impedance spectroscopy

TSDC analysis

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position in the area of functional ceramic materials in the Randall group.

The successful candidate will join an internationally recognized research group conducting cutting-edge research on the processing, characterization, and performance of advanced ceramic materials for energy, electronic, and electromechanical applications within the Materials Research Institute (MRI).