Post-Doctoral Researcher MatSE (psu)
Job posting number: #62154 (Ref:REQ_0000050002)
This Job Posting is Expired.
Job Description
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete JOB IS FROM: postdocjobs.oneVIEWthe application process for external applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Materials Science and Engineering department at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar. The final candidate will work in polymer crystallization, polymer physics, and rheology.
Responsibilities:
Conduct Research on polymer crystallization, polymer physics, and rheology.
Research X-ray scattering, neutron scattering, and various rheological and thermal methods need to be utilized together in a synergistic manner.
Guiding/helping the graduate students and undergraduate researchers in Professor Colby's group.
Qualifications and Requirements:
A Ph.D. in Polymer Physics, or related discipline by appointment start date.
Research experience in designing, implementing, and analyzing experiments that push the frontier of polymer physics forward.
Should have experience in scattering and rheology.
Strong recommendation letters.
Application Instructions:
Interested Candidates should submit a cover letter describing their interest in the position and career goals, a CV including a publication list, and names and contact information of up to three references.
This is a postdoctoral position, funded for one year from the date of hire, with an excellent possibility of renewal pending available funding and satisfactory performance.
The Pennsylvania State University’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other. Applicants should provide evidence, either woven through their application materials or as a separate diversity statement, of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and belonging and of engagement which creates an inclusive environment in their department/workplace.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.