Postdoctoral Scholar - Chen Research Group - Materials Science and Engineering

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park, PA, invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in computational mesoscale materials science. The successful candidate will conduct computational studies on ferroelectrics and correlated functional systems, developing phase-field models and codes for mesoscale structure evolution.

The role includes co-supervising students, assisting with proposals, and preparing manuscripts for publications.

Qualifications

• This position requires a PhD in materials science and engineering or physical sciences and at least 5 years of related experience with phase-field methods.
• Applicants should demonstrate ability to develop phase-field models and computational codes for mesoscale structure evolution.
• Submit a cover letter and CV during the application process.

Responsibilities

• Develop phase-field models and computer codes of mesoscale structure evolution
• Study ferroelectric, electronic, and piezoelectric responses in mesoscale domain structures
• Assist writing proposals to funding agencies and Penn State seed programs
• Co-supervise graduate and undergraduate students
• Prepare manuscripts for publications and reports to sponsors

Skills

Phase-field modeling

Research leadership

Computational simulations

Collaboration

Education

PhD in materials science and engineering or physical sciences

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Fortran

Job description

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, PA is seeking a postdoc in computational mesoscale materials science. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct computational research on ferroelectrics and correlated functional systems.

Job duties and responsibilities

• Develop phase-field models and computer codes of mesoscale structure evolution
• Study the physics of structural, ferroelectric, electronic, and piezoelectric responses of mesoscale domain structures
• Assist writing proposals to funding agencies and Penn State seed programs.
• Co-supervise graduate students and undergrad students.
• Prepare manuscripts for publications and research reports to sponsors.

A successful applicant must have a PhD in materials science and engineering or physical sciences and at least 5 years of related experience in phase-field method of functional materials during Ph.D. and prior postdoctoral research.

To apply, applicants should upload a cover letter and CV with their application.

This is funded for one year from the date of hire with excellent possibility of being renewed.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

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