Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Department of Chemistry

Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Department of Chemistry - 240000001Q 

Description

 

 

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Department of Chemistry

Soft Matter Science at UT Knoxville

 

Description

The University of Tennessee (UT) has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Soft Materials Group. The group includes researchers from the UT Knoxville and from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The main research topics of the group are dynamics of polymers, including polymers with reversible (dynamic) bonds, and nano-composite materials, ionic conductivity in polymer electrolytes and ionic liquids, molecular transport through polymer membranes. Research will center around two topics: ionic conductivity in liquids and polymers; and dynamics of associating polymers. Candidate must have a PhD in Physics, Materials Science or a closely related field. Deep knowledge and expertise in broadband dielectric spectroscopy is required. Good knowledge of rheology and/or scattering techniques is a plus. The candidate will work independently, leading the research topics and participate creatively in refining project directions, leading research of graduate and undergraduate students. Responsibilities will include directing research projects of graduate students. This candidate will perform dielectric, light scattering and rheological measurements, analyze and interpret results for publications in peer reviewed journals.  Interested applicants should send their resume and three letters of recommendation to Prof. Alexei Sokolov, [email protected] . In addition to this, applicants must apply through the UT HR https://hr.utk.edu/staff-positions/ .  The search starts immediately and continues until the position is filled.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone 865-974-2498. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.   

 

Qualifications

 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:   

• By hire date, PhD in Physics, Materials Science or a closely related field. 
• Deep knowledge of broadband dielectric spectroscopy is required.
• Candidate must have a proven track record of research and publication.
• A postdoctoral experience is beneficial.

 

Job: Postdoctoral Research Associate

                Primary Location:  Knoxville, TN

                Organization: Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry

                Schedule: Regular, Full-time, one year with option for second year

In additional to sending the materials to [email protected] , applicants must apply through the UT HR  website:  https://hr.utk.edu/staff-positions/

 

Job
  Research Professional 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-knoxville 
Organization
  Chemistry 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Knoxville 
Job Posting
  Jan 8, 2024, 4:26:45 PM