Postdoctoral Scholar: Functional Ceramics for Energy

AgUpdate; Pennsylvania, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Penn State invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in functional ceramic materials within the Randall group at the Materials Research Institute. The successful candidate will advance processing, characterization, and performance studies of advanced ceramic materials for energy and electronic applications in a collaborative, international setting.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a related field and a proven publication record, with strong hands-on experience in ceramic materials

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Functional ceramics

Communication

Publications track record

Independence & team work

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering or related

Tools

SEM

TEM

AFM

XRD

Job description

Penn State invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in functional ceramic materials within the Randall group at the Materials Research Institute. The successful candidate will advance processing, characterization, and performance studies of advanced ceramic materials for energy and electronic applications in a collaborative, international setting.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a related field and a proven publication record, with strong hands-on experience in ceramic materials