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Undergraduate Research Assistant - Materials Science and Engineering

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at The Pennsylvania State University is accepting applications for an undergraduate researcher position. The researcher will be asked to investigate hydrogel and fiber actuators. The successful applicants will prepare hydrogel and actuating fibers and measure the mechanical properties. Data management and computer-based data analysis skills are required. Strong communication skills are also required to support collaborative work. For more information, please contact Prof. Robert Hickey (rjh64@psu.edu). To apply, please upload a current resume and a cover letter.

The Pennsylvania State University’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other. Applicants should provide evidence, either woven through their application materials or as a separate diversity statement, of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and belonging and of engagement which creates an inclusive environment in their department/workplace.

 

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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DATE POSTED
April 22, 2025

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