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Student Researcher Maria Group Materials Science and Engineering


Job Location:

University Park, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work additional information on remote work at Penn State seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking applicants for part-time job of student researcher in thin film deposition.

Job duties to include:

  • prepare and analyze thin film oxide and nitride formulations intended for electronic and optical applications
  • analysis methods will include diffraction microscopy spectroscopy and electrical testing
  • interpret and organize the synthesis and analytical findings through written and oral reporting

Requirements qualifications and/or competencies:

  • strong communication skills
  • strong collaboration skills

Compensation:

The starting rate for this job is $18/hour

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