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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Metals, Ceramics, and Coatings Processing Department of the Materials Science Division within the Materials and Manufacturing Office at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is looking for two motivated Materials Science Researchers to support projects related materials design, improvement, deposition, and characterization involving materials such as ceramic, metallic, semiconductors, and/or mixed, combination for corrosion resistance, wear resistance, erosion resistance, thermal protection, or optical performance.
Responsibilities include:
- Design, development, and completion of experimental coating deposition trials for a wide range of materials and coatings comprised of nanocomposite, nanolayered, multilayered, functionally graded, and multifunctional material systems for property enhancement and performance for a variety of applications in the aerospace, defense, tooling, biomedical, nuclear, microelectronic, and optical industries
- Preparing technical reports and presentations as well as other opportunities for project management
- Providing direction for the technical staffing in the setup, maintenance and operation of electron beam physical vapor deposition (EBPVD) systems, magnetron sputtering systems, cathodic arc systems, and other vacuum systems
- Develop experimental procedures for mechanical, environmental, materials characterization testing
- Supervise of the work of lower level staff and undergraduate students
Faculty rank will be commensurate with education level and experience. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science and Engineering, or a related discipline plus 5 years of related experience.
Required skills and experience include:
- Working knowledge of coating deposition processes such as: EBPVD, magnetron sputtering, cathodic arc systems, and electrochemical/autocatalytic baths including operation, maintenance, and process development
- Working knowledge of coatings characterization by various techniques, including Tribology, optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), ultraviolet/visible and near infrared spectroscopy (UV-VIS NIR), Raman, and optical profilometry
- Working knowledge of vacuum system pumps, controls, electrical requirements, design, and proper integration of components
Preferred skills and experience include:
- Working knowledge of other advanced coating deposition techniques
- Working knowledge of electron beam high heat flux testing, including beam development and control
- Creation of technical reports, documents, and oral/written presentations
- Good clear, concise, and direct verbal and written communication skills, with vendors, suppliers, sponsors, customers, supervisors, and peers.
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu .
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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Penn State Covid-19 Vaccination or Testing Requirements
Penn State is committed to the health of our local and global communities. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to comply with COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements. Click on Penn State Covid-19 Vaccination or Testing Requirements to learn about the requirements as well as general COVID-19 information at Penn State.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Metals, Ceramics, and Coatings Processing Department of the Materials Science Division within the Materials and Manufacturing Office at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is looking for two motivated Materials Science Researchers to support projects related materials design, improvement, deposition, and characterization involving materials such as ceramic, metallic, semiconductors, and/or mixed, combination for corrosion resistance, wear resistance, erosion resistance, thermal protection, or optical performance.
Responsibilities include:
- Design, development, and completion of experimental coating deposition trials for a wide range of materials and coatings comprised of nanocomposite, nanolayered, multilayered, functionally graded, and multifunctional material systems for property enhancement and performance for a variety of applications in the aerospace, defense, tooling, biomedical, nuclear, microelectronic, and optical industries
- Preparing technical reports and presentations as well as other opportunities for project management
- Providing direction for the technical staffing in the setup, maintenance and operation of electron beam physical vapor deposition (EBPVD) systems, magnetron sputtering systems, cathodic arc systems, and other vacuum systems
- Develop experimental procedures for mechanical, environmental, materials characterization testing
- Supervise of the work of lower level staff and undergraduate students
Faculty rank will be commensurate with education level and experience. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science and Engineering, or a related discipline plus 5 years of related experience.
Required skills and experience include:
- Working knowledge of coating deposition processes such as: EBPVD, magnetron sputtering, cathodic arc systems, and electrochemical/autocatalytic baths including operation, maintenance, and process development
- Working knowledge of coatings characterization by various techniques, including Tribology, optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), ultraviolet/visible and near infrared spectroscopy (UV-VIS NIR), Raman, and optical profilometry
- Working knowledge of vacuum system pumps, controls, electrical requirements, design, and proper integration of components
Preferred skills and experience include:
- Working knowledge of other advanced coating deposition techniques
- Working knowledge of electron beam high heat flux testing, including beam development and control
- Creation of technical reports, documents, and oral/written presentations
- Good clear, concise, and direct verbal and written communication skills, with vendors, suppliers, sponsors, customers, supervisors, and peers.
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu .
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO is the Law
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State Covid-19 Vaccination or Testing Requirements
Penn State is committed to the health of our local and global communities. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to comply with COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements. Click on Penn State Covid-19 Vaccination or Testing Requirements to learn about the requirements as well as general COVID-19 information at Penn State.
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Penn State Policies
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University Park, PA
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