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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

We are seeking a highly motivated graduate student for research opportunities in the Materials Science and Applications Division of the Applied Research Lab (ARL) at Penn State .  These positions cover a broad range of engineering and material science disciplines with various activities within the Materials Science and Applications Division. Typical duties for a broad range of programs involving various aspects of metal based additive manufacturing including directed energy deposition, laser-based powder bed fusion, and additive repair. 

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will: 

• Conduct microstructural characterization techniques that includes hardness testing, electron microscopy (SEM, EBSD), and x-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification, phase fractions and grain morphology
• Aid in modeling and simulation using ABAQUS FEA to help model thermal history and help predict distortion within a part during additive manufacturing processing
• Aid in literature review on additive manufacturing and heat treating of various alloy systems such as steels, titanium alloys and copper alloys
• Prepare reports on results of testing

Other activities may include:

• Assist in additive manufacturing processing of metallic alloys that includes directed energy deposition and powder bed fusion processing
• Metallurgical sample preparation
• Support mechanical testing such as tensile testing and fatigue testing
• Compile and analyze data including statistical analysis

The successful candidates will work up to 40 hours/week over the summer and 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters.

Minimally requires a Bachelors Degree and in an Engineering or Science discipline and be enrolled in a Masters of Engineering (MEng), Master of Science (MS), or Ph.D. program.

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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

 

 

All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation.  You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.  Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

 

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