Post Doctoral Associate - Jung-Kun Lee Laboratory at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Post Doctoral Associate - Jung-Kun Lee Laboratory
Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001530)

The Jung-Kun Lee laboratory's work focuses on the design, processing, and characterization of nanostructured electronic materials for energy and optoelectronic applications. The group develops novel material systems and fabrication strategies to enhance device performance, stability, and scalability, with particular emphasis on perovskite and nanoparticle-based photovoltaic technologies. Their research also explores thin-film deposition and nanomaterial processing techniques to precisely control microstructure, interfaces, and functional properties. In addition, the laboratory investigates the optical and magnetic behavior of nanoscale systems to better understand structure–property relationships and enable next-generation electronic and photonic devices.

Required Educational Background: Applicant must have a Ph.D. in materials engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely-related field. Postdoctoral experience in materials synthesis and characterization, as well as magnetic materials.

Required Skillset: For the research component of the position, the required skillset includes: Strong background in materials characterization and synthesis with a focus on electric and optical materials, and technical publications. In addition to conducting research, your duties may also include preparing reports, performing literature reviews, supervising graduate and undergraduate students, and assisting with other projects in the laboratory. Strong interest in basic and applied research. Good verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work both independently and within a team structure delivering project components on given time schedules; Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities: The research-related responsibilities of this position will include: Mentoring graduate students; Writing journal publications, preparing reports that summarize the work conducted for progress reports to funding agencies; Planning, developing, and implementing technical and scientific research programs; Contributing to proposal writing and acquisition of preliminary data.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category: Part-time regular
Campus: Pittsburgh
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Attachments: Curriculum Vitae

Assignment Category Part-time regular