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Postdoctoral Scholar - Redwing Group - Materials Science and Engineering

University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level

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: 2D Materials Synthesis, Materials Characterization, Layer Transfer, Chalcogenide Thin Films, Scientific Writing

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Professor in Neurobiology of Insect Chemical Ecology

University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site

Senior+

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: Neurobiology, Chemical Ecology, Insect Behavior, Extramural Funding, Multidisciplinary Research

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Postdoctoral Scholar - Poudel Group - Materials Science and Engineering

University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level

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: Energy Conversion Materials Synthesis, Device Fabrication, Device Testing, Materials Characterization, Testbed Development

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Postdoctoral Position - BMB

University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level

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: Mass Spectrometry-Based Proteomics, Protein Identification, Quantitation, Thermal Proteome Profiling, Targeted Metabolomics

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Clinical Research Coordinator Supervisor – Cognition, Affect and Temperament Laboratory

University Park, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

$60k–$86k/yr

Mid level

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: Clinical Research Coordination, Staff Supervision, Data Management, Participant Engagement, Neuropsychological Testing

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Teaching Faculty Position in Cybersecurity

University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site

Senior

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: Network Security, Digital Forensics, Cyber Defense Tools, Malware Analysis, Incident Handling

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Technical Engineering Specialist (Mechanical)

University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site

$52k–$113k/yr

Senior

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Skills: Mechanical Design, Fabrication, CAD, Mechanical Assembly, Precision Measurement

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Integrated Power Systems - Energy Conversion Department Head (FACULTY)

University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site

Senior+

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Skills: People Management, Project Management, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics

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Managing Director, Center for Black Digital Research

University Park, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

$66k–$95k/yr

Mid level

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Skills: Project Management, Digital Scholarship, Strategic Planning, Budget Management, Staff Supervision

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Integrated Power Systems - Energy Conversion Department Head

University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site

$161k–$299k/yr

Senior+

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: People Management, Project Management, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics

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Research and Development Mechanical Engineer

University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site

$106k–$231k/yr

Senior+

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Skills: Automation And Control Systems, Systems Engineering, Rapid Prototyping, Solidworks, Siemens NX

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Systems Engineer

University Park, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

$122k–$266k/yr

Senior+

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 Engineering, Requirements Decomposition, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Interface Definition, Verification and Validation

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Model-Based Systems Engineer

University Park, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

$106k–$231k/yr

Senior+

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: Model-Based Systems Engineering, SysML, Cameo/MagicDraw, Rhapsody, Capella

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Clinical Research Coordinator – Cognition, Affect and Temperament Laboratory

University Park, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

$54k–$78k/yr

Mid level

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: Clinical Research Coordination, Data Management, Participant Engagement, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Assessments

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Administrative Assistant

University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site

$37k–$59k/yr

Mid level

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: Office Support, File Management, Communication, Calendar Management, Budgeting

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Research and Development Engineer - Mechanical

University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site

$122k–$231k/yr

Senior+

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: 3D CAD Design, Engineering Drawing Development, GD&T ANSI Y14.5, Free Body Diagrams, Electromechanical Assembly Packaging

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Systems Engineer - Test and Evaluation

University Park, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

$106k–$231k/yr

Senior+

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 Engineering, Verification and Validation, Test Planning, Data Collection, Instrumentation

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Associate Research Professor - Greenhouse Gases -Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

University Park, Illinois, United States · Remote OK

Senior

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: Trace Gas Measurements, Atmospheric Modeling, Atmospheric Inversions, Numerical Weather Models, Lagrangian Particle Dispersion Models

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Lab Assistant

University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level

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: Transient-state Mechanistic Enzymology, Research, Laboratory Techniques

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DevSecOps Research and Development Engineer

University Park, Illinois, United States · Remote OK

$92k–$175k/yr

Mid level

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: Linux Administration, Python, Bash, Ansible, Git

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Postdoctoral Scholar - Redwing Group - Materials Science and Engineering

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University Park, Illinois, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time, Temporary
  • postgraduate degree
  • Competitive Benefits Package
  • Posted 3d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The scholar will conduct world-leading research on the synthesis, characterization, and processing of 2D materials. Responsibilities include preparing manuscripts for submission, presenting at technical conferences, and assisting with research reports and outreach.

Requirements

A Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology, or a related field is required by the time of hire. Candidates must have experience in the characterization and processing of 2D materials.

Full job description

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.

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.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking a postdoctoral scholar. The final candidate will be expected to:

  • perform world-leading 2D materials research on synthesis, characterization, layer transfer and processing
  • to present results at technical conferences and prepare manuscripts for submission
  • assist with preparation of reports for research sponsors, and scientific outreach to the broader community

Rich opportunities will be available for innovative equipment and process development, advanced materials characterization and deep collaborations with theoretical/computational efforts focused on materials growth.

Requirements include:

  • a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology, or a related field by the time of hire
  • experience in characterization and processing of 2D materials
  • experience with layer transfer and characterization of chalcogenide thin films is a plus
  • excellent organization, time management, and communication skills
  • ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

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.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

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The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation. ARL-Penn State supports national security, economic competitiveness, and quality of life through Education; Scientific discovery; Technology demonstration; and Transition to application. As a designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), ARL-Penn State conducts essential research, development, and systems engineering in support of our nations priorities free from conflict of interest or competition with commercial industry.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Science & Research jobs in University Park, IL pay?

Based on 68 listings with disclosed salaries, most science & research jobs in University Park, IL pay between $59k–$222k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.

How many Science & Research jobs are open in University Park, IL right now?

There are currently 161 open science & research positions in University Park, IL listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

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Companies currently hiring include The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University, Verdant Specialty Solutions, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Science & Research jobs in University Park, IL?

Yes — 38 of the 161 open science & research positions offer remote or hybrid work (7 remote, 31 hybrid).

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