Part-Time Research Assistant- Dr. Zhang group

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For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants . JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Department of Electrical Engineering in the College of Engineering seeks to hire a part-time research assistant to work alongside senior researchers in Dr. Qiming Zhang’s group on the development of electroactive polymers and associated devices.

Duties will include, but are not limited to: Assisting in the processing and fabrication of electroactive polymer films and related composite structures Performing characterization tests and testing device prototypes Requirements and Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a closely related field Good technical communication skills Compensation will begin at $15 but can increase depending on the candidate’s qualifications. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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