Penn State University is seeking a Research Faculty to join their Acoustics Division at the Applied Research Laboratory to support and conduct basic and applied research in various acoustic areas.
Requirements
Familiarity with data acquisition systems and data acquisition system development
Proficiency in programming within the MATLAB environment or in a compiled language such as C/C++
Experience in experimental acoustics and vibration measurements
Experience in computational acoustics methods such as finite element, boundary element analysis or other computational methods development
Experience in flow excitation mechanisms such as gust response and turbulent boundary layer excitation
Experience in development and characterization of acoustic materials
Familiarity with government research programs and the proposal submission process
Responsibilities
Perform modeling and measurement research in the area of vibrations and acoustics
Prepare for and conduct experiments at ARL and various off-site government testing facilities using advanced instrumentation
Identify and perform appropriate numerical and analytical modeling
Write and submit proposals for funded research
Cultivate relationships with existing and potential government and industry sponsors
Collaborate with other research and academic faculty at Penn State
Document research activities in technical reports and peer reviewed publications
Other
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, and meet project schedule requirements
Periodic travel to remote locations in support of testing as part of a small team of researchers, engineers, and technologists
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be able to obtain a government security clearance
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science related discipline plus two years of related experience
