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Penn State University · 5 months ago

Postdoctoral Scholar - Polymer Engineering

SC-DuBois Area

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Penn State University is seeking qualified applicants for a one-year postdoctoral scholar position in Polymer Engineering, with the possibility of renewal. The role involves investigating crystallization phenomena related to polymer processing and requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field along with research experience in polymer characterization or processing.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Investigating crystallization phenomena related to polymer processing

Working with Dr. Xiaoshi Zhang, Dr. Alicyn Rhoades, and other polymer faculty members at Penn State

Mentoring undergraduate researchers

Publishing in peer-reviewed journals

Contributing to collaborative research efforts

Qualification

. in Polymer SciencePolymer characterizationPolymer processingThermal analysisX-ray scatteringPlastic processingMachine learningPublishing in peer-reviewed journalsCollaborative researchMentoringresearchers

Required

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering, Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field

Research experience in polymer characterization or polymer processing

Experience with analytical techniques such as thermal analysis and X-ray scattering

Hands-on experience with plastic processing

Experience with fast scanning calorimetry (FSC)

Experience with small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS/WAXS)

Experience with synchrotron X-ray techniques

Experience in mentoring undergraduate researchers

Ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals

Ability to contribute to collaborative research efforts