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Postdoctoral Scholar - Materials Science and Engineering

Penn State University
State College, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Sept 2025

About the role

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

 

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering, in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking a postdoctoral scholar. The final candidate will:
-Lead a team of graduate students in the synthesis and characterization of 2D semiconductors
-Coordinate daily meetings with students
-Lead and coordinate weekly meetings with Faculty leads and collaborators
-Author manuscripts
-Provide reports to program managers as needed.

 

Job duties and responsibilities
MOCVD synthesis, characterization, and optimization of 2D materials.

Must have a Ph.D. in:
Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or similar.

Should have experience in:
MOCVD, thin film characterization, team leadership.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

 

 

BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

 

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

 

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