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Part-Time Graduate Intern

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Jul 01, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. 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 topossess 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. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines