Postdoctoral Scholar - Colby Group - Materials Science and Engineering

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to run and maintain two Novocontrol dielectric spectrometers and train new users. The successful candidate will supervise graduate and undergraduate students in loading samples, running experiments, and interpreting data, with a research emphasis on zwitterions mixed with polymers.

A Ph.D. in MSE, Physics, or a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a 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 experiments, and interpreting data.

Education

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

Job description

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.

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