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Postdoctoral Researcher in Materials Science

2 months ago


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

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to join our research team in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Penn State University.

Responsibilities
  • Lead an interdisciplinary research team to identify new materials and determine their properties.
  • Design, prepare, and characterize new memory materials.
  • Coordinate the collective research efforts of graduate students in 4 partnering universities.
Qualifications and Requirements
  • Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related discipline by the time of hire.
  • 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.