Penn State University

Assistant Research Professor in Advanced Manufacturing

Penn State University$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in engineering (mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, materials, welding, product design, or related field) required by appointment start date.
  • Research experience in manufacturing processes, joining, and materials processing.
  • Expertise in CAD, materials characterization, process monitoring, or machine learning.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Responsibilities

  • Design and evaluate manufacturing processes and experimental systems.
  • Characterize material behavior and performance using experimental and machine learning methods.
  • Prepare various documentation including publications, reports, and research proposals.
  • Collaborate with faculty, students, industry partners, and government sponsors on research projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Robust retirement plans.
  • Generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents.
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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 Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park invites applications for a full-time Assistant Research Professor to lead and support research in advanced manufacturing. The position may involve manufacturing process development, joining and separation, repair and remanufacturing, mechanical design, materials and process characterization, sensing, and data-driven analysis for engineered products and systems.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design and evaluate manufacturing processes, components, structures, fixtures, tooling, and/or experimental systems.

  • Characterize process behavior, material response, defects, interfaces, and performance using appropriate experimental, sensing, or machine learning methods.

  • Prepare peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, presentations, invention disclosures, sponsor deliverables, and research proposals.

  • Collaborate with faculty, students, technical staff, industry partners, and government sponsors in multidisciplinary research projects.

Required Qualifications

  • Earned Ph.D. by the appointment start date in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, materials, welding, product design, or a closely related engineering field.

  • Demonstrated research experience in manufacturing-process development, joining or materials processing, repair/remanufacturing, mechanical or structural design, or closely related areas.

  • Relevant capability in one or more areas such as CAD, materials characterization, process monitoring, machine learning.

  • Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research team.

Application Materials

  • Full curriculum vitae.

  • Names and contact information for three professional references.

 

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 wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

 

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

 

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