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Assistant Research Professor - Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, College of Engineering

Penn State University Park💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-25

Core

Conduct research on two-dimensional materials and next-generation semiconductor devices, focusing on scalable 2D FETs, CMOS, interface engineering, and monolithic 3D integration.

Role type

Assistant Research Professor (IC)

Builds

Research outputs, publications, and trained students

Domain

Semiconductor physics and nanofabrication

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

nanoscale fabrication, device characterization, data analysis, proposal development, student mentoring

Preferred skills

MOCVD/CVD growth, 2D material transfer, photolithography, e-beam lithography, thin-film deposition, ALD, etching, MATLAB/Python

Technologies

MOCVD, CVD, photolithography, e-beam lithography, ALD, MATLAB, Python

Responsibilities

Materials and process development; cleanroom micro/nanofabrication; dielectric and metal-contact integration; electrical characterization and data analysis; design and evaluation of devices and circuits; documentation and publication of research results; participation in collaborative research and proposal development; mentoring/training of students in laboratory procedures.

Seniority

Assistant Professor, hands-on IC

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