Acoustics Research Scholar, Penn State University

6 days ago


University Park, United States Penn State University Full time
Job Description

The College of Engineering at Penn State University is seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Scholar to join our team in the Graduate Program in Acoustics. This is an exciting opportunity to work under the direction of Director Andrew Barnard and contribute to the launch of his laboratory, focusing on noise control, transducers, and sensing.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct research in one or more of the following areas:
    • Non-linear active noise control algorithms applied to carbon nanotube loudspeakers
    • Machine learning and artificial intelligence as applied to acoustic classification, localization, and tracking
    • Developing novel signal processing algorithms for visualization of large underwater acoustic data sets
  • Collaborate with graduate students and other researchers to achieve research goals
  • Write research proposals and publications
  • Supervise graduate students and contribute to the development of the research lab
Requirements
  • Ph.D. in Acoustics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field
  • Experience in one or more of the research areas mentioned above
  • Skills in experimental measurements, digital signal processing, acoustics and noise control, non-linear control systems, or machine learning
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
What We Offer
  • A dynamic and collaborative research environment
  • The opportunity to work with a talented team of researchers and graduate students
  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • The chance to contribute to the development of a new research lab and make a meaningful impact in the field of acoustics


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