Postdoc, Materials Science & Engineering — Coatings

Penn State University; Benner Township (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University, in the Materials Science and Engineering Department, seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct research under Professor Douglas Wolfe. The role focuses on designing experiments for advanced materials and coatings for aerospace, defense, nuclear, and microelectronic applications.

You will develop SOPs, collaborate on a multidisciplinary team, and disseminate findings in journals and conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field as of hire date.
• Excellent foundation in materials processing.
• Hands-on experience with device and system characterization.
• Experience in radiation effects (single event, TID, displacement damage) is helpful.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and conduct manufacturing experiments for diverse materials and advanced coatings.
• Develop SOPs to enable consistent processing and characterization in extreme environments.
• Collaborate on a multidisciplinary team.
• Synthesize and manufacture coatings and bulk materials using various methods.
• Assist in testing and materials characterization in lab facilities.
• Model and analyze radiation effects in electronics and shielding; analyze data.
• Disseminate findings in journals and conferences; present monthly.

Skills

Materials processing

Device characterization

Radiation effects

Written/oral communication

Education

PhD in Materials/Mechanical/Electrical/Nuclear Engineering or related

Job description

Penn State University, in the Materials Science and Engineering Department, seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct research under Professor Douglas Wolfe. The role focuses on designing experiments for advanced materials and coatings for aerospace, defense, nuclear, and microelectronic applications.

You will develop SOPs, collaborate on a multidisciplinary team, and disseminate findings in journals and conferences.