Katherine Willets

Professor Katherine (Kallie) Willets and the Department of Chemistry at The Pennsylvania State University are seeking multiple postdoctoral researchers to join a project centered on single entity characterization using optical and electrochemical microscopy tools . The research is designed to probe the structure-function correlation of single nanoparticles , with a focus on how heterogeneity in nanoparticle morphology, interfaces, and local environment influences performance in electrochemical, catalytic, and sensing applications . The postdoctoral scholar will work within a research setting that combines microscopy, instrumentation, and nanoscale characterization to investigate individual entities rather than bulk ensembles. The role emphasizes both experimental execution and intellectual leadership. The successful candidate is expected to help drive the projects forward, contribute to collaborative research efforts, and bring strong expertise in microscopy of single entities. The position is based in a chemistry research environment at Penn State and involves work at the interface of microscopy, nanoscience, and electrochemical analysis. This is a term postdoctoral appointment within a university research laboratory, with continued employment dependent on university need, performance, and availability of funding.