Postdoctoral Researcher in Materials Science

1 week ago


Palo Alto, California, United States Penn State University Full time
Job Description

The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at Penn State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading an interdisciplinary research team in identifying new materials, determining their properties, and integrating them into microelectronic circuits.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, prepare, and characterize new memory materials
  • Coordinate the collective research efforts of graduate students in 4 partnering universities
  • Contribute to the development of new materials and their integration into microelectronic circuits
Qualifications and Requirements:
  • Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related discipline
  • Experience in x-ray diffraction, microstructure characterization, structure-property relationship analysis, dielectric testing, and scientific writing
  • Strong background in material synthesis, defect chemistry, and structural and electrical characterization of electroceramics
Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and names and contact information of up to three references.

This is a postdoctoral position, funded for one year with an excellent possibility of renewal pending available funding and satisfactory performance.

Penn State University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.



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