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POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Nuclear Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University ... Please include "Postdoc Application" in the subject line. * Application materials should include a ...

POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is searching for a postdoctoral scholar. The position will involve machine learning ...

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POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is searching for a postdoctoral scholar. The position will involve machine learning ...

The Department of Electrical Engineering at Penn State is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar. The successful candidate will work on Phased Arrays and Power Convertors. The Postdoctoral Scholar will also ...

POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is searching for a postdoctoral scholar. The position will involve machine learning ...

The postdoc will work on topics related to sub-THz circuits, beamformer design, heterogenous ... engineers will collaborate to develop the next generation of microelectronics. More information ...

POSITION SPECIFICS The Ozbolat Laboratoryin Penn State's College of Engineering has multiple openings for Postdoctoral Scholars in the field of bioprinting, tissue engineering, and regenerative ...

$48K - $65K/yr

POSITION SPECIFICS The Biomolecular and Biomimetic Materials Laboratory in the Biomedical Engineering Department is seeking to hire two Postdoctoral Scholars to conduct independent research under the ...

POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Mechanical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar under the direction of Dr. Yuan Xuan. Job Duties: * The candidate is ...

POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Penn State is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar . The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Xiang Yang. Job Duties:

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What is an engineering postdoc?

An Engineering Postdoc is a temporary research position for PhD graduates to gain advanced training and experience in engineering fields. Postdocs work on specialized projects, publish research, collaborate with faculty, and may mentor students. These positions typically last 1-3 years and help researchers prepare for academic, industry, or government roles.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of an engineering postdoc?

Engineering Postdocs usually spend their days designing and conducting advanced research experiments, analyzing data, and documenting their findings for publication or presentations. They often collaborate closely with faculty members, graduate students, and other researchers to develop new methods or contribute to ongoing projects. Additional tasks may include mentoring junior team members, preparing grant applications, and presenting results at conferences. This blend of research, collaboration, and academic engagement provides valuable experience for future academic or industry roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the engineering postdoc position?

To thrive as an Engineering Postdoc, you typically need a PhD in engineering or a related field, a solid research background, and deep expertise in your specific engineering discipline. Familiarity with advanced modeling software, programming languages (such as MATLAB or Python), and laboratory or simulation equipment is commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, independent problem-solving, and effective written and verbal communication skills are essential soft skills for this role. These competencies are important for successfully conducting innovative research, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and contributing to publications and grant proposals.

What are the most commonly searched types of Engineering Postdoc jobs in Pennsylvania?

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Infographic showing various Engineering Postdoc job openings in Pennsylvania as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Postdoctoral Scholar, Nuclear Engineering

University Park, PA • On-site

Penn State University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 51 - 200 employees

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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 Department of Nuclear Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral scholar position focused on developing capillary porous systems (CPS) for liquid metals as plasma-facing components in future tokamaks.
The successful candidate will work under the mentorship of Prof. Xing Wang and will lead research efforts that include:
  • Designing and fabricating CPS using advanced manufacturing methods such as field-assisted sintering, laser processing, etc.
  • Investigating CPS-liquid metal interactions through in-situ and ex-situ characterization techniques.
  • Evaluating CPS performance under plasma exposure and reactor-relevant conditions.

The postdoctoral scholar will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including Prof. Martin Nieto at Penn State, to advance the technical readiness level of liquid metals for next-generation fusion reactors.
Learn more about the research groups here:
Prof. Xing Wang's research group: https://sites.psu.edu/rdmap/
The position is open immediately and will remain available until filled.
Qualifications
Required:
  • A Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field.
  • Prior experience in plasma-material interactions, plasma facing materials, vacuum systems, and surface characterization.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Application Instructions
Interested applicants should:
  • Contact Prof. Xing Wang at xvw5285@psu.edu with their CV attached. Please include "Postdoc Application" in the subject line.
  • Application materials should include a brief statement of purpose and a full CV.
  • Submit application materials online through the Penn State Careers website using the "Apply" link above.

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