Assistant Research Professor in Advanced Manufacturing

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.

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.