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Research Assistant/Associate

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
United States
Closing date
Jun 8, 2016

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The Materials Characterization Laboratory (MCL) is a fully-staffed, open access, analytical research facility at Penn State`s Materials Research Institute, charged with enabling research while educating the next generation of highly qualified researchers. Staffed by >15 interdisciplinary scientists and engineers, we are passionate about education and collaborative problem solving. Our laboratories occupy >15,000 ft2 within the Millennium Science Complex (MSC). More than just a collection of laboratories and instruments, the > 275,000 ft2 MSC embodies a new style of research where engineering, physical sciences, life sciences, and environmental sciences augmented by high-speed computation converge to open new frontiers in human health, energy, and materials science. Each year the Materials Characterization Laboratory supports >900 users from >35 Penn State departments, and >90 external organizations (industry, government labs, and other academic institutions). Current MCL capabilities include: electron & ion microscopy, molecular spectroscopy, electron & ion spectroscopy, x-ray scattering, surface metrology, thermal analysis, particle analysis, electrical characterization, and extensive sample processing resources.

The MCL is seeking a highly qualified researcher to manage the surface analysis group. This group currently has capabilities in XPS, Auger, and Tof-SIMS. The successful candidate will work in a highly collaborative environment within Penn State, including faculty, PhD researchers, industrial partners, and graduate students in various strength areas such as biomaterials, electronic materials, ceramics, 2-D materials, geosciences, life sciences, agricultural sciences, and soft materials to name a few. The candidate must have an advanced degree in chemistry, materials science, physics or related areas, and have a strong background in surface analytical techniques. Experience with common analytical techniques such as TEM, XRD, and FTIR is required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are absolutely essential.

The responsibilities of this position will involve efforts towards: 1) Managing all aspects of the MCL surface analysis group (budget, personnel, instrument maintenance, and quality control/calibration protocol). 2) Support of existing internal and external industrial research projects. 3) Lead in the development and implementation of a forward thinking vision of surface science at Penn State. 4) Preparation of highly competitive grant applications using state-of-the-art characterization techniques in conjunction with existing Penn State research programs and faculty researchers. 5) Execution of cutting-edge, independent research. 6) Develop strategic research relationships between MCL and various external stakeholders (industry, government labs, other academic institutions). 6) Manage workflow, data analysis, and report writing for multi-technique projects across all of MCL.

This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year with an excellent possibility for renewal. Benefits are commensurate with appointment type. For additional information please contact Colette Orlandi at cmo11@psu.edu. Please upload cover letter, CV, and three references.

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