Part-Time Researcher - Wolfe Group, Materials Science and Engineering
Part-Time Researcher - Wolfe Group, Materials Science and Engineering
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Materials Science and Engineering Department within the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at Penn State is seeking a researcher to perform research under the direction of Professor Doug Wolfe.
Job Duties:
Design develop and conduct manufacturing experiments for a wide range of materials comprised of nanocomposite and multilayer/nanolayer coatings for a variety of applications in the aerospace defense nuclear and microelectronic industries.
Develop standard operating procedures to conduct consistent processing and characterization of materials for extreme environments.
Work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team.
Synthesize and manufacture unique design architectures comprised of coatings and bulk materials using a variety of manufacturing methods. Materials synthesis may include high entropy carbides nitrides borides oxides and mixed components for a variety of applications.
Assist in performing a variety of testing and analytical materials characterization using the materials characterization laboratory facilities.
Assist in perform modeling and/or experimental analysis (microscopy spectroscopy) to investigate the fundamentals of radiation effects in electronics.
Analyze data.
Disseminate findings in journals and conferences.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Must be a US citizen.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent as of the hire date in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical/Materials/Nuclear Engineering or related discipline.
Excellent foundation in materials processing
Hands-on experience with device and system characterization.
Experience in radiation effects (single event total ionizing dose displacement damage) is very helpful.
Excellent written/oral communication skills.
This is a research position funded for one year from the date of hire with an excellent possibility of renewal pending available funding and satisfactory performance.
Interested Candidates should submit a cover letter describing their interest in the position a CV including a publication list and names and contact information of up to three references.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
