post doc position available at PSU
Frecker, Mary I
Dear Colleagues,
I am looking for a new postdoctoral fellow and would appreciate you passing along this opportunity to any promising PhD students. This is a great opportunity for those considering faculty positions. Interested candidates can apply at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/University-Park-Campus/Postdoctoral-Scholar---Mechanical-Engineering_REQ_0000035985. Thank you for your help!
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Penn State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Engineering Design Optimization Group lab under the direction of Dr. Mary Frecker.
Job Duties:
- Conduct research in optimal design of adaptive structures and disseminate the results
- Assist in supervising and mentoring the graduate and undergraduate students working with Dr. Frecker
- Assist in developing and writing external grant proposals
- Assist in reviewing and providing constructive feedback on lab members' papers, oral presentations, and related work
- Participate in research meetings and events, and fill in for Dr. Frecker as needed
- Assist in overall organization and management of the lab
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Ph.D. as of the hire date in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- Demonstrate success in carrying out independent research and dissemination of results
- Excellent organizational skills needed for involvement in multiple projects
- Excellent written/oral communication skills needed for active student mentoring and interaction with collaborators at Penn State and other universities
- Experience in effective student mentoring
- Dedication in ensuring a respectful, equitable and inclusive work environment
- Experience with finite element analysis, design optimization preferred
- Leadership experience preferred
- Experience in writing grant proposals preferred
Interested Candidates should submit a cover letter describing their interest in the position and career goals, a CV including publication list, and names & contact information of up to three references. Review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
Mary I. Frecker, Ph.D.
Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Professor of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering
Riess Chair in Engineering
Director, Center for Biodevices
Penn State University
University Park, PA 16802
https://www.biodevices.psu.edu/