Updated: 4 months ago
Location: Fayetteville, NORTH CAROLINA
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Position Information
Position Information
| Position Title: | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
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| Working Title: | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| Position Number: | 008131 |
| Full-Time Or Part-Time: | Full Time |
| Time Limited Position: | Yes |
| Number of Vacancies: | 1 |
| Department: | Chemistry, Physics, Material Science |
| Posting Number: | 0401641 |
| SHRA/EHRA: | EHRA (Non-Faculty) |
| Job Category: | Professional |
| Hiring Range: | Commensurate with Education and Experience |
| Overall Position Competency: | Flat Rate |
| Description of primary duties and responsibilities: | Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit: Accredited by the American Chemical Society, the Department of Chemistry, Physics and Materials Science offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Chemistry, with six concentrations in General Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Pre-Health, Pre-Pharmacy, and Chemical Entrepreneurship, as well as academic minors in Physics, Materials Science, and Materials Science Graduate Certificate. The Department provides students with a quality education and prepares students with the ability to provide quality research through various analytical methods and instrumentations. The Department is equipped with many state-of-the-art analytical instruments such as SEM, AFM, XRD, UV-Vis, Raman, Fluorescence, FTIR, FTIR Microscope, DSC, TGA, 400 MHz JEOL NMR, Nano LC-Orbitrap MS/MS, HPLC, GC/MS/MS, GC, EPMA, ICP-OES, etc., and operates FSU Planetarium, Observatory, Southeastern North Carolina Regional Microanalytical and Imaging Consortium (SENCR-MIC) and Interdisciplinary Materials Research and Education Laboratory (IMREL). Primary Purpose of the Position: The position’s primary purpose is to conduct research, provide research training to undergraduate students, present research results at conferences, and write manuscripts to publish the research work in peer reviewed journals. |
| Description of Work Continued: | 60%: Synthesis and Characterization of Two Dimensional MXenes- Synthesize two dimensional MXenes using different synthetic methods and characterize using several state-of-the-art instruments including Raman Spectrometer, X-ray diffractometer, UV Vis, and emission spectrometers etc. 20%: Mentoring Undergraduate Students- Train undergraduate students in sample synthesis, processing, characterization, and property measurements. 10%: Maintenance of the Research Instruments- Keeping track of use of instruments, keep track of service contract of instruments and request of maintenance if necessary. 10%: Other- Collaborating with scientists at Savannah River National Laboratory for magnetic and gamma radiation measurements on MXenes and other duties as assigned by the supervisor. The selected candidate will also have an opportunity to visit and perform experiments at Savannah River national laboratory during summer. This position is for one year with the possibility of renewal, based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. |
| Minimum Education And Experience Requirements: | The candidate for the position must hold a Ph.D. degree in materials science, chemistry, physics or other related disciplines. |
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| Preferred Qualifications: | |
| Special Instructions To Applicants: | The review of all applications will begin December 15 and continue until the position is filled. The candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. If you experience any questions about the application process, please contact Dr. Daniel Autrey at [email protected] |
| Notice to Applicants | Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.” Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission. |
| Closing Date: | |
| Open Until Filled: | Yes |
| Additional Information for Applicants | All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate. |
| EEO Statement: | This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. |
| Veteran's Statement | Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings. |
| Quick Link: | https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/24933 |