Postdoctoral Scholar Position in Functional Ceramic Materials

## Postdoctoral Scholar Position in Functional Ceramic Materials Apply locations:
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** POSITION SPECIFICS
** The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position in the area of functional ceramic materials in the Randall group. The successful candidate will join an internationally recognized research group conducting cutting-edge research on the processing, characterization, and performance of advanced ceramic materials for energy, electronic, and electromechanical applications within the Materials Research Institute (MRI),The research program focuses on a broad range of functional ceramics, including:
* Piezoelectric and ferroelectric materials
* Capacitor dielectric materials
* Cathode materials for next-generation batteries
* Advanced ceramic processing and microstructural engineering

The successful candidate should have demonstrated expertise in the processing, structure, property, and performance relationships of ceramic materials. Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:
* Ceramic powder synthesis and processing
* Structural and microstructural characterization
* Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
* Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
* Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
* X-ray diffraction (XRD) and related X-ray characterization techniques
* Electrical and electromechanical characterization of functional ceramics
* Impedance spectroscopy
* Electrochemical characterization
* Thermally Stimulated Depolarization Current (TSDC) analysis
* Ferroelectric, dielectric, piezoelectric, or electrochemical measurements
* Other advanced characterization techniques relevant to functional materials

The Postdoctoral Scholar will be expected to:
* Conduct independent, high-quality research leading to publications in leading international journals.
* Develop and execute innovative research projects aligned with the group's research objectives.
* Work collaboratively with graduate students, undergraduate researchers, visiting scientists, and faculty collaborators.
* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to students and visiting researchers.
* Assist with the operation and development of advanced experimental capabilities within the laboratory.
* Contribute to the preparation of research proposals, technical reports, and presentations.
* Present research findings at national and international conferences.
* Publish research in high-level journals.

Required Qualifications:

* Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline.
* Strong experimental background in functional ceramic materials.
* Excellent…