Join Us

The O’Brien Lab at Penn State University is seeking talented individuals to join our research team. We welcome both experimental and computational candidates at the graduate and postdoc levels.

Open Positions

Please contact Prof. O’Brien (epo2@psu.edu) for more information about current open positions.

What We Offer

Research Environment

  • State-of-the-art computational resources and experimental facilities
  • Collaborative research projects with international partners
  • Access to Penn State’s high-performance computing clusters
  • Modern laboratory equipment and techniques

Professional Development

  • Opportunities to present at national and international conferences
  • Training in cutting-edge computational and experimental methods
  • Mentorship from experienced researchers
  • Career development support

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

  • Close collaboration between computational and experimental researchers
  • Opportunities to work with other Penn State faculty
  • International research partnerships

Contact Information

For more information about joining our lab, please contact:

Prof. Edward P. O’Brien
Department of Chemistry
Penn State University
Email: epo2@psu.edu
Office: 402 Benkovic Building
University Park, PA 16802


We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse research environment. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.