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POSITION SPECIFICS
The Argüelles research team in the College of Engineering at Penn State is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Assistant Research Professor to join our lab in the field of elastic wave propagation. The position will involve development of custom experimental systems for ultrasonic testing and simulations of wave propagation in complex media.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Develop LabView VIs to control various ultrasonic setups
Analysis of ultrasonic data with Matlab or Python, including development of custom codes for processing
Perform numerical simulations of wave propagation in complex media
Draft and submit manuscripts from completed research and assist in the review of manuscripts drafted by students in the group
Draft and submit research proposals on novel topics related to wave propagation in complex media
Collaborate with students and postdoctoral scholars on closely related projects pertaining to wave propagation in complex media
Requirements:
PhD in engineering science and mechanics, mechanical engineering, or a strongly related field
Experience with LabView, Matlab, or equivalent software
Experience developing custom experimental setups for ultrasonic testing, or equivalent skills
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Strong record of publications in a related area
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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