Penn State University
Postdoctoral Scholar, Materials Science and Engineering
Penn State University, University Park, Texas, United States
Postdoctoral Scholar - Materials Science and Engineering
Position Details Location: Penn State University Park
Type: Full-time
Posted: 29 days ago
Requisition ID: REQ_0000069152
Application Instructions
Current Penn State employees (faculty, staff, technical service, or students) should apply through Workday. Do not apply here.
Current Penn State students seeking employment should also apply through Workday.
External applicants should click “Apply” to complete the application process.
Note:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed. For more information, see the Notice to Out of State Applicants.
This is a term position; the duration will be discussed during the interview. Continuation depends on university needs, performance, and funding.
Position Specifics Job Duties and Responsibilities This is a fully funded postdoctoral position in advanced electron microscopy at Penn State’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The candidate will work on beam-sensitive materials, 2D materials, and oxides, collaborating with various Penn State centers, including the Center for 2DCC-MIP and MRSEC.
The candidate will utilize state-of-the-art microscopes, including an aberration-corrected Titan3 and Spectra, for nanoscale characterization using advanced imaging and spectroscopy techniques. Access to in situ TEM holders, 4D STEM capabilities, cryo and room temperature focused ion beam, SEM, photoluminescence, Raman, and nanofabrication facilities is available.
The ideal candidate has a PhD in materials science, physics, chemistry, or related fields, with expertise in aberration-corrected electron microscopy, image analysis, and programming (Digital Micrograph, Matlab/Python). The position is available as early as Fall 2025 for one year, with potential renewal based on performance and funding.
Applicants should send their cover letter and CV to Dr. Nasim Alem at
nua10@psu.edu .
Additional Information Employment requires successful background checks.
Penn State offers a competitive benefits package. For details, visit the Benefits Page.
Campus security and crime statistics information is available in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. For accommodations due to disability, contact 814-865-1473.
Our Values We value integrity, respect, responsibility, discovery, excellence, and community, fostering an environment of belonging and engagement.
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Position Details Location: Penn State University Park
Type: Full-time
Posted: 29 days ago
Requisition ID: REQ_0000069152
Application Instructions
Current Penn State employees (faculty, staff, technical service, or students) should apply through Workday. Do not apply here.
Current Penn State students seeking employment should also apply through Workday.
External applicants should click “Apply” to complete the application process.
Note:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed. For more information, see the Notice to Out of State Applicants.
This is a term position; the duration will be discussed during the interview. Continuation depends on university needs, performance, and funding.
Position Specifics Job Duties and Responsibilities This is a fully funded postdoctoral position in advanced electron microscopy at Penn State’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The candidate will work on beam-sensitive materials, 2D materials, and oxides, collaborating with various Penn State centers, including the Center for 2DCC-MIP and MRSEC.
The candidate will utilize state-of-the-art microscopes, including an aberration-corrected Titan3 and Spectra, for nanoscale characterization using advanced imaging and spectroscopy techniques. Access to in situ TEM holders, 4D STEM capabilities, cryo and room temperature focused ion beam, SEM, photoluminescence, Raman, and nanofabrication facilities is available.
The ideal candidate has a PhD in materials science, physics, chemistry, or related fields, with expertise in aberration-corrected electron microscopy, image analysis, and programming (Digital Micrograph, Matlab/Python). The position is available as early as Fall 2025 for one year, with potential renewal based on performance and funding.
Applicants should send their cover letter and CV to Dr. Nasim Alem at
nua10@psu.edu .
Additional Information Employment requires successful background checks.
Penn State offers a competitive benefits package. For details, visit the Benefits Page.
Campus security and crime statistics information is available in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. For accommodations due to disability, contact 814-865-1473.
Our Values We value integrity, respect, responsibility, discovery, excellence, and community, fostering an environment of belonging and engagement.
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