Postdoctoral Scholar - Chen Research Group, Materials Science and Engineering

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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 at The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, PA is seeking a postdoc in computational mesoscale materials science. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct computational research on ferroelectrics and correlated functional systems.

Job duties and responsibilities
o Develop phase-field models and computer codes of mesoscale structure evolution
o Study the physics of structural, ferroelectric, electronic, and piezoelectric responses of mesoscale domain structures
o Assist writing proposals to funding agencies and Penn State seed programs.
o Co-supervise graduate students and undergrad students.
o Prepare manuscripts for publications and research reports to sponsors.

A successful applicant must have a PhD in materials science and engineering or physical sciences and at least 5 years of related experience in phase-field method of functional materials during Ph.D. and prior postdoctoral research.

To apply, applicants should upload a cover letter and CV with their application.

This is funded for one year from the date of hire with excellent possibility of being renewed.

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BENEFITS

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

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