Penn State University · 4 months ago
Materials Science Research Faculty
Penn State University Park
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expPenn State University is seeking a research scientist for a Research Faculty position within the Materials Science and Applications Division of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL). The role involves leading research projects related to corrosion, cold spray, and additive manufacturing, while collaborating with experts in materials science and engineering.
Higher Education
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the development of proposals and statements of work on projects related to cold spray, additive manufacturing, and other materials science related research
Work alongside experts in materials science, metallurgy, engineering and performance modeling to uncover structure property relationships in a wide range material systems
Support the Division as a Principal Investigator (PI) and co-PI
Execute and manage projects including developing test plans, schedules, reports, and presentations and coordinating the completion of analysis and design work related to each project
Qualification
Required
Have 4 years technical experience in hands on experimental corrosion research and electrochemical characterization of alloys
Experience with materials characterization techniques including Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, X-Ray Diffraction, Powder Particle Size Distribution, and Optical Microscopy
Past success in the development of proposals, statements of work, test plans, reports, briefs, academic papers, and conference presentations
Demonstrated ability to work through a difficult problem, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solution
Preferred
Working knowledge of cold spray and additive manufacturing technologies and metal powders
Working knowledge of computational and analytical corrosion research methods
Comfortable working in a laboratory environment, performing data collection and troubleshooting
Success in an office environment, where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective
Previous success with collaborations in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented, culture
Active DoD security clearance
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Robust retirement plans
Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
Company
Penn State University
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Funding
Current Stage
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