University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
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 throu…
Skills: Battery Mechanics, Physics-Based AI, Energy Storage Manufacturing, Electrochemical-Mechanical-Thermal Modeling, Battery Prognostics
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$21/hr
We’re looking for Automotive Mechanics with a minimum of 6 months of professional automotive repair experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four fast…
Skills: Automotive Repair, Light Maintenance, Fluid Checks, Vehicle Inspection, Reconditioning
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$24/hr
Federal Signal is currently looking for a Light Bar Assembler. This position performs duties to identify, select, and assemble a large number of Electro-Mechanical, Mechanical, and/or Electronic components and assemblies…
Skills: Electro-Mechanical Assembly, Soldering, Blueprint Reading, Wire Operations, Quality Testing
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
We’re looking for automotive mechanics with a minimum of 3 years of professional automotive repair experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four faste…
Skills: Automotive Repair, Vehicle Diagnostics, Engine Work, Electrical Troubleshooting, Hybrid Vehicle Repair
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
We’re looking for automotive mechanics with a minimum of 3 years of professional automotive repair experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four faste…
Skills: Automotive Repair, Vehicle Diagnostics, Engine Work, Electrical Systems Repair, Hybrid Vehicle Repair
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
We’re looking for automotive mechanics with a minimum of 3 years of professional automotive repair experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four faste…
Skills: Automotive Repair, Vehicle Diagnostics, Engine Work, Electrical Systems Repair, Hybrid Vehicle Repair
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
We’re looking for automotive mechanics with a minimum of 3 years of professional automotive repair experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four faste…
Skills: Automotive Repair, Vehicle Diagnostics, Engine Work, Electrical Troubleshooting, Hybrid Vehicle Repair
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$31/hr
Job TitleMechatronics & Robotics Technician Job Description SummaryJob Description At C&W Services, we live by the belief that Better Never Settles. We're dedicated to creating a positive impact globally, and we're looki…
Skills: Material Handling Equipment Repair, Preventative Maintenance, Electrical Troubleshooting, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Blueprint Reading
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
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 throu…
Skills: Systems Modeling, Systems Analysis, Requirements Development, Architecture Definition, System Design
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$46k–$74k/yr
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 throu…
Skills: Electronics Assembly, Electro-mechanics, Schematic Interpretation, Soldering, Spectrum Analyzers
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$29/hr
We’re looking for Paintless Dent Repair Technicians with a minimum of 3 years of professional automotive PDR experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history, and one of the…
Skills: Paintless Dent Repair, Glue-pulling Techniques, Panel Accessing, Steel Panel Repair, Aluminum Panel Repair
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
Produce Safely. Support Operations. Deliver Quality. Verdant Specialty Solutions is seeking a Chemical Operator to join our Production team in University Park, Illinois. This role is responsible for safely handling mater…
Skills: Material Handling, Forklift Operation, Chemical Production, Quality Control, Lean Manufacturing
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$18/hr
We’re hiring for entry-level parts roles at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four fastest companies to make the Fortune 500. As a Parts Associate, you’ll be expected t…
Skills: Parts Ordering, Inventory Management, Parts Identification, Record Keeping, Warehouse Organization
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
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 throu…
Skills: Strategic Planning, Technical Leadership, Mentoring, Proposal Writing, Budget Management
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$29/hr
We’re looking for Autobody Preppers with a minimum of 3 years of professional automotive bodywork experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four fastes…
Skills: Plastic Welding, Metal Pulling, Roof And Rocker Panel Repair, Bondo Repair, Stud Welding
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$29/hr
We’re looking for Autobody Preppers with a minimum of 3 years of professional automotive bodywork experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four fastes…
Skills: Plastic Welding, Metal Pulling, Roof And Rocker Panel Repair, Bondo Repair, Stud Welding
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$29/hr
We’re looking for Autobody Preppers with a minimum of 3 years of professional automotive bodywork experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four fastes…
Skills: Plastic Welding, Metal Pulling, Bondo Repair, Roof And Rocker Panel Repair, Stud Welding
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
We’re looking for Auto Interior Repair/Glass Repair Technicians with a minimum of 3 years of professional automotive interior repair and/or glass repair experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automot…
Skills: Interior Repair, Glass Repair, Upholstery Repair, Color Matching, Dying Fabric
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
We’re looking for Auto Interior Repair/Glass Repair Technicians with a minimum of 3 years of professional automotive interior repair and/or glass repair experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automot…
Skills: Interior Repair, Glass Repair, Upholstery Repair, Color Matching, Dying Fabric
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
We’re looking for automotive mechanics with a minimum of 3 years of professional automotive repair experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four faste…
Skills: Automotive Repair, Vehicle Diagnostics, Engine Work, Electrical Troubleshooting, Hybrid Vehicle Repair
University Park, Illinois, United States • On-site
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Conduct independent and collaborative research on battery mechanics, physics-based AI, and energy storage manufacturing. Develop high-quality models and algorithms while publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals and mentoring students.
Requires a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field with a strong publication record. Candidates must have expertise in battery modeling, solid mechanics, or machine learning.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in Battery Mechanics, Physics-Based AI, and Energy Storage Manufacturing under the direction of Dr. Jun Xu.
The postdoctoral researcher will work on fundamental and applied research at the intersection of battery mechanics, electrochemical-mechanical-thermal modeling, physics-based artificial intelligence, advanced battery manufacturing, battery prognostics, and battery recycling. The successful candidate is expected to develop rigorous modeling, computational, and/or experimental approaches to understand the coupled behaviors of next-generation energy storage systems and to translate fundamental insights into high-impact publications, proposals, and collaborative research outcomes.
The position will focus on one or more of the following areas:
Physics-based AI for battery manufacturing and mobility
Fundamental electrochemo-mechanical modeling of next-generation batteries
Degradation, failure, and safety and sustainability of lithium-ion, lithium-metal, sodium-ion, and solid-state batteries
Conduct independent and collaborative research under the supervision of Dr. Jun Xu
Develop high-quality models, algorithms, experiments, or integrated modeling-characterization frameworks
Publish first-author papers in leading peer-reviewed journals
Contribute to research proposals, project reports, and presentations
Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in the research group
Collaborate with academic, national laboratory, and industrial partners
Maintain high standards of research rigor, reproducibility, and professional integrity
A Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Solid Mechanics, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, Energy Science, or a closely related field by the start date
Strong research background in at least one of the following areas: battery modeling, solid mechanics, multiphysics simulation, machine learning, battery manufacturing, electrochemical systems, materials characterization, or computational mechanics
A strong publication record, preferably including at least three first-author or co-first-author papers in high-quality peer-reviewed journals
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong self-motivation, independence, responsibility, and commitment to academic research
Interested applicants should send the following materials as a single PDF file:
Curriculum vitae
Brief research statement describing prior research experience and future research interests
Representative publications
Contact information for three references
Expected start date
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