Postdoctoral Scholar - Colby Group - Materials Science and Engineering

Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University Park invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar in the Colby Group, within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The successful candidate will run and maintain two Novocontrol dielectric spectrometers, train new users, and supervise both graduate and undergraduate students in loading samples, running experiments, and interpreting data.

A primary research emphasis will be zwitterions mixed with polymers, and background checks will be conducted as part of

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain two Novocontrol dielectric spectrometers.
• Train new users and supervise graduate and undergraduate students in loading samples, running the experiments, and interpreting the data.
• Support research on zwitterions mixed with polymers.

Education

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

Job description

## Postdoctoral Scholar - Colby Group - Materials Science and EngineeringApply: Penn State University Park: Full time: Posted Today: REQ\\_0000082176# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.**This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. **POSITION SPECIFICS**The Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking a postdoctoral scholar. The final candidate will run and maintain two Novocontrol dielectric spectrometers. They will train new users and supervise both graduate and undergraduate students in properly loading their sample, running the experiments, and interpreting the data. A particular research emphasis will be zwitterions mixed with polymers.**Requirements**Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, or a related field. **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.) **CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.**EEO IS THE LAW**Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.