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Post Doctoral Scholar

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Aug 07, 2025
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, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding. POSITION SPECIFICS Penn State invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar to join a dynamic, federally funded ARPA-E project focused on geologic hydrogen production. The project explores the potential to stimulate and sustain hydrogen generation from mafic and ultramafic rock formations using CO-based hydraulic fracturing, high-temperature flow-through systems, and integrated multi-scale characterization. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop field-ready technologies and improve our mechanistic understanding of subsurface hydrogen generation. Key Responsibilities: Conduct laboratory-scale hydraulic fracturing experiments under controlled high-pressure and high-temperature conditions. Perform gas permeability measurements in fractured and unfractured samples to assess hydrogen transport properties. Collaborate on neutron scattering experiments (e.g., at national labs) to investigate fluid-mineral interactions and pore structure evolution. Develop and calibrate numerical models for fracture propagation, reactive transport, and reservoir-scale hydrogen yield prediction. Design and implement data acquisition systems and sensor integration for experimental campaigns. Prepare scientific manuscripts, project reports, and conference presentations. This term position is funded for one year from the date of hire with the excellent possibility of renewal pending available funding and satisfactory performance. Degree/Field of Study: PhD in fluid dynamics, geomechanics, computational geomechanics by start date with Penn State. Applications must be submitted electronically and include a CV. 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. 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. The Pennsylvania State University 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines