Part-Time Research Support - Hickey Group - Materials Science and Engineering
Psu
·Jul 10, 2026
- Salary
- $25+
- Location
- Penn State University Park, United States of America
- Workplace
- Remote, Hybrid
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Source
- Workday
Description
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is seeking applicants for part-time job of part-time research support.
Job duties to include:
- synthesizing polymer materials
- measure the dielectric properties
- functionalize polymers with polar substituents and measure the dielectric properties of the materials using dielectric relaxation spectroscopy
Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:
- data management and computer-based data analysis skills
- experience in organic and polymer synthesis
- strong communication skills to support collaborative work
Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $25/hr.
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