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Postdoctoral Scholar Position in Functional Ceramic Materials

Penn State University Park💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-11 → 2026-09-25

Core

Conduct independent research on functional ceramic materials for energy, electronic, and electromechanical applications, leading to high-impact publications.

Role type

Postdoctoral Scholar (Research Scientist)

Builds

Research outputs (publications, conference presentations) and advanced experimental capabilities

Domain

Materials Science / Functional Ceramics

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Ceramic powder synthesis, Microstructural characterization, SEM, TEM, XRD, Electrical/electromechanical characterization, Impedance spectroscopy, Electrochemical characterization

Preferred skills

Functional oxide ceramics, Ferroelectric/piezoelectric materials, MLCCs, Solid-state electrochemistry, Battery materials, Reliability/degradation analysis, Data modeling

Technologies

SEM, TEM, AFM, XRD

Responsibilities

Conduct independent research projects, Develop innovative research aligned with group objectives, Provide technical guidance to students and researchers, Operate and develop advanced experimental facilities, Present findings at conferences, Publish in leading journals

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