Postdoc: Innovate Functional Ceramic Materials

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position focusing on functional ceramic materials within the Randall group at the Materials Research Institute. The successful candidate will engage in processing, characterization, and performance studies for energy, electronic, and electromechanical applications.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a related field, strong experimental background in ceramic materials, and a track record of publications.

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 teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong experimental background

Excellent written and oral comms

Independent and multidisciplinary work

Publication record in peer-reviewedJou

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related

Tools

SEM

TEM

AFM

XRD

Impedance spectroscopy

Electrochemical characterization

TSDC analysis

Job description

Penn State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position focusing on functional ceramic materials within the Randall group at the Materials Research Institute. The successful candidate will engage in processing, characterization, and performance studies for energy, electronic, and electromechanical applications.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a related field, strong experimental background in ceramic materials, and a track record of publications.