Postdoctoral Scholar

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The laboratory of Assistant Professor Danielle Reifsnyder Hickey, in the Departments of Chemistry and of Materials Science and Engineering , at The Pennsylvania State University , seeks to fill a postdoctoral research position in aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM). Projects will involve the structure and properties of nanomaterials.

Education and Experience

The postdoctoral candidate should have extensive experience in nanomaterials and aberration-corrected STEM. An applicant must possess a Ph.D. (or be scheduled to receive one) in a relevant research area before the start date of employment. Self-motivation is essential because the selected individual will be expected to lead independent research projects. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset are also necessary to work in this highly collaborative environment.

Additional Information

Applicants who are interested and qualified must submit an application electronically as a single pdf that includes:

1. A cover letter describing your background and prior training

2. A CV which includes a list of publications

3. A brief statement (1-2 pages) of research interests.

Following a screening of these initial application materials, appropriate candidates will be contacted by email for letters of reference.

This is a limited-term appointment funded for one-year from the date of hire with a possibility of re-funding. All applicants are encouraged to apply for independent funding. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Our lab is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion efforts at Penn State and we encourage individuals who identify as members of groups historically underrepresented in STEM to apply.

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