Researcher & Lab Program Lead (Directed Energy)

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

The Center of Excellence in Directed Energy (CEDE) at The Pennsylvania State University seeks a qualified Researcher or Assistant/Associate Research Professor to coordinate projects and manage lab facilities at University Park, PA. The role includes assisting cutting-edge research programs, preparing reports for sponsored contracts, and participating in funded projects.

The successful candidate will have a terminal degree or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field,

Qualifications

  • Candidates for Assistant/Associate Research Professor require a terminal degree or equivalent by appointment date; Researcher rank possible for candidates pursuing a terminal degree.
  • Experience with coordinating projects and managing lab facilities is expected.
  • Proficiency in creating engineering drawings, tolerancing, and tolerance analysis is required.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate projects and manage the production lab.
  • Assist in proposal writing.
  • Prepare project reports.
  • Oversee and manage projects and timelines to meet deliverables and deadlines.
  • Develop and implement project timelines to ensure meeting goals.

Skills

Project coordination
Lab management
Proposal writing
Report preparation
Engineering drawings

Education

Terminal degree or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

The Center of Excellence in Directed Energy (CEDE) at The Pennsylvania State University seeks a qualified Researcher or Assistant/Associate Research Professor to coordinate projects and manage lab facilities at University Park, PA. The role includes assisting cutting-edge research programs, preparing reports for sponsored contracts, and participating in funded projects.

The successful candidate will have a terminal degree or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field,

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