Requisition Number: 60343

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

Scope of Position (i.e. projects involved with and role within group):

The Research Scientist will support various projects in the New Materials and Processes Group. Project work will include materials research emphasizing the study of mechanically advantaged glasses and building models to predict properties. The role within the group will be a Research Scientist with expertise in various glass science areas including mechanical properties measurements and glass formulation.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

The Research Scientist will be responsible for conducting experimental work and performing data analysis in a new materials and processes group. The scientist will collaborate across a variety of businesses and R,D,&E groups on projects. Experimental results will be shared through technical reports and presentations. The candidate will be required to work on multiple new materials projects and work to establish new processes needed to scale materials inventions.

Travel requirements (please note if international):

• Less than 10%.

Education and Experience (minimum required for consideration):

• Applicant should have Ph.D. in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering.

Required Skills (These are skills that candidates must possess):

• The candidate should have research experience with amorphous oxide materials as part of his/her Ph.D. program.
• A strong background in mechanical properties of materials and a fundamental understanding of glass formation are required.
• Candidate should have a track record of peer-reviewed research articles in materials science, most preferably in glass technology.
• Ideal candidate is comfortable combining modeling and simulation studies with experimental research.

Desired Skills (these are the skills that would be nice for candidates to possess):

• It is desired that the candidate is a team-oriented scientist with high EQ.
• Hands on lab skills are also highly desirable.

Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership):

• Candidate should possess excellent communication skills (oral and written) and ability to collaborate across technical and business groups.

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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