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Assistant Research Professor - JA Robinson Group - Materials Science and Engineering

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Sep 24, 2026
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POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, PA, invites applications for an Assistant Research Professor position in the J. A. Robinson Research Group. The successful candidate will conduct experimental research focused on the synthesis and characterization of two-dimensional (2D) materials and related heterostructures. The candidate will also help guide the group's research activities, mentor graduate students and other junior researchers, and contribute to the preparation of research proposals, technical reports, publications, and presentations. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering, physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. Preferred candidates will have postdoctoral, industrial, or equivalent research experience beyond the Ph.D., along with demonstrated expertise in 2D materials synthesis and characterization. Experience coordinating collaborative research projects, mentoring graduate students, and contributing to sponsored-research proposals and reports is also preferred. Applications must be submitted electronically and include a curriculum vitae, cover letter describing the applicant's research experience and interests, and contact information for professional references. This is a non-tenure-line faculty position funded for one year from the date of hire, with an excellent possibility of renewal based on performance and continued funding. The Pennsylvania State University's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is committed to building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to one another. 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