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Part-Time Research Support - Poudel Group - Materials Science and Engineering

Penn State University
Penn State University Park, United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Jul 2026
💰 $30,000/yr

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.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking applicants for part-time job of part-time research support. Application review will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until the position is filled. Interested applicants should send the following pdf documents (i) Cover letter, (ii) CV and (iii) Publication into a single pdf to Sadie Spicer (sco3@psu.edu). For additional information about this position, please contact Dr. Bed Poudel (bup346@psu.edu).
 

Job duties to include:

  • energy synthesis
  • device fabrication and testing
  • conducting research at the Energy and Environment Lab

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

  • prior experience in materials characterization
  • prior experience in testbed development
  • collaborative spirit
  • good communication skills

Compensation:

The starting rate for this job is $15/hr.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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

 

 

 

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