Materials Science and Engineering - Postdoctoral Scholar, Dr. Wolfe

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Jun 04, 2025
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POSITION SPECIFICS The Materials Science and Engineering Department, within the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at Penn State is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to perform research under the direction of Professor Doug Wolfe (Materials Science & Engineering). Job Duties: Design, develop, and conduct manufacturing experiments for a wide range of materials comprised of nanocomposite and multilayer/nanolayer coatings for a variety of applications in the aerospace, defense, nuclear, and microelectronic industries. Develop standard operating procedures to conduct consistent processing and characterization of materials for extreme environments. Work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team. Synthesize and manufacture unique design architectures comprised of coatings and bulk materials using a variety of manufacturing methods. Materials synthesis may include high entropy carbides, nitrides, borides, oxides, and mixed components for a variety of applications. Assist in performing a variety of testing and analytical materials characterization using the materials characterization laboratory facilities. Assist in perform modeling and/or experimental analysis (microscopy, spectroscopy) to investigate the fundamentals of radiation effects in electronics. Analyze data. Disseminate findings in journals and conferences. Qualifications and Requirements: Must be a US citizen. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent as of the hire date in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical/Materials/Nuclear Engineering or related discipline. Excellent foundation in materials processing. Hands-on experience with device and system characterization. Experience in radiation effects (single event, total ionizing dose, displacement damage) is very helpful. Excellent written/oral communication skills. 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. 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