Postdoctoral Fellow

Fayetteville State University; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayetteville State University seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct research in luminescence and sensor development. The role includes training undergraduate students and supporting teaching laboratories at the IMREL labs in Fayetteville, NC.

Open-ended funded position with funds contingent on availability; strong communication and scientific writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience in luminescence-property characterization and sensor development.
• Experience with characterization instrumentation such as SEM, EPMA, XRD, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and electrochemical workstations.
• Ability to provide research training and guidance to students.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in luminescence and sensor development.
• Provide research training to undergraduate students.
• Support teaching laboratories and research facilities at IMREL labs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Luminescence

Sensor development

Scientific writing

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related field

Tools

SEM

EPMA

XRD

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Electrochemical workstations

Job description

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Overall Position Competency:

Overall Position Competency: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Primary Purpose of the Organization:

The Department of Chemistry, Physics and Materials Science serves a diverse student body, including military and international students, through effective teaching, active scholarship, and service-learning activities. Graduates of the departmental programs will become productive citizens that will promote the educational, economic, and environmental well-being of North Carolina, the nation, and the world.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct research in luminescence and sensor development, provide research training to undergraduate students, support teaching laboratories and research facilities at the Interdisciplinary Materials Research and Education Laboratory (IMREL) labs, and perform other related duties as assigned.

This position is funded by non-state funds and has been designated time limited. Continuation of this position is contingent upon the continuing availability of those funds.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:

Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Skills in the materials synthesis, processing, characterization, and property measurement.
• Experience in luminescence-property characterization; sensor development.
• Experience in operation/use of relevant characterization instrumentation, including SEM, EPMA, XRD, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and electrochemical workstations.
• Ability to provide research training and technical guidance to students.
• Strong communication and scientific writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in materials synthesis, luminescence, and electrochemistry; and hands-on experience with relevant characterization techniques and instrumentation, including SEM, EPMA, XRD, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and electrochemical workstations.
• Strong communication and scientific writing skills.

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.

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

Optional Documents

• Other Documents Continued

Constituent Institution of The University of North Carolina.