Postdoctoral Scholar - Materials Science and Engineering

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a postdoctoral scholar in Materials Science and Engineering. The role involves experimental and modeling tasks related to laser welding and materials characterization. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and relevant experience. The position promotes diversity and inclusion, emphasizing a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in materials characterization and welding metallurgy required.
• Must have skills in numerical modeling and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform experimental, modeling, and analysis tasks for laser welding models.
• Provide materials characterization and modeling support for research.

Skills

Materials Characterization

Numerical Modeling

Statistical Analysis

Welding Metallurgy

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering

Job description

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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, in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking a postdoctoral scholar. The final candidate will perform a range of experimental, modeling, and analysis tasks to evaluate the utility of laser welding models for development, transfer, and process monitoring, and control. The successful candidate will provide materials characterization and modeling support for a research group engaged in the study of metallic materials for advanced manufacturing processes. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering and should have experience in materials characterization, numerical modeling and statistical analysis, and welding metallurgy.

The Pennsylvania State University’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other. Applicants should provide evidence, either woven through their application materials or as a separate diversity statement, of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and belonging and of engagement which creates an inclusive environment in their department/workplace.

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BENEFITS

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

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