Researcher/Research Professor Center of Excellence in Directed Energy

About the role

The Center of Excellence in Directed Energy (CEDE) at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a highly qualified individual for a non-tenure-line position at the rank of Researcher or Assistant/Associate Research Professor. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in coordinating projects and managing lab facilities within CEDE.

Responsibilities

• Assisting cutting-edge research programs, including electromagnetic and mechanical simulations
• Managing and setting up fabrication and measurement equipment
• Preparation of reports for relevant sponsored contracts
• Opportunity to participate in funded projects
• Coordinate projects and manage the production lab
• Assist in proposal writing
• Prepare project reports
• Oversee and manage projects
• Develop and implement project timelines, as well as ensure deliverables, deadlines, goals, and objectives of projects are met

Requirements

• United States Citizenship is required.
• Industrial experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Rank will be considered commensurate with education and experience in accordance with AC21.
• For Assistant Research Professor or Associate Research Professor rank: a terminal degree or its equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering or a related field by the appointment date.
• Candidates without an MS who are active candidates for a terminal degree will be considered at the Researcher rank.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks.
• Proficiency in the creation and critical review of engineering drawings, tolerancing, and tolerance analysis.

Skills

• SolidWorks
• Engineering drawing creation and review
• Tolerancing and tolerance analysis
• Electromagnetic and mechanical simulations
• Fabrication and measurement equipment setup and management
• Proposal writing
• Project coordination and management
• Developing project timelines and ensuring deliverables, deadlines, goals, and objectives are met
• Report preparation

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support personal and professional wellbeing.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• Generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
• For more detailed information, see the Benefits Page (Postdoctoral benefits see the Postdoctoral Benefits page).