Postdoctoral Scholar in Chemical Engineering
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, University Park | |
| 201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
 Aug 21, 2025 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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 The Waltemeyer Department of Chemical Engineering has a postdoctoral scholar position in the research groups of Professor Seong Kim, Gina Noh, and Ezra Clarkat The Pennsylvania State University, University Park campus. The individual will work on developing in-situ analysis capabilities using SFG, IR, and Raman for thermal catalysis and electrocatalysis applications. Two SFG systems (one is scanning ps-system, and the other is broadband fs-system coupled with microscopy for hyperspectral imaging) are currently being used in Prof. Kim's lab housed in the Millennium Science Complex. Another focus of the work will be to advance the photothermal AFM IR technique, which is available at the Penn State Materials Characterization Lab. The postdoc will also be responsible for enabling collaboration within the catalysis community in the department. Candidates must have a PhD, preferably in chemistry, chemical engineering, or material science by the start date. Ideal candidates have experience with instrumentation and SFG. Applicants to this position should submit the CV and personal statement (describing key achievements in the past and current research as well as details of instrumentation experience and capabilities); also, please ask your references to submit their recommendation letters (at least two references) to shk10@psu.edu, gzn5099@psu.edu, and emc6366@psu.edu. The review of applications will continue until the position is filled. 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines | |