Postdoctoral Researcher in Chemistry for PREM Grant

New Mexico Highlands University Portal; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University, in collaboration with BioPACIFIC MIP, seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Chemistry to work on design, synthesis and applications of metal-organic hybrid biomaterials, including MOFs and perovskites. The appointment focuses on chemical synthesis and characterization.

The appointee will supervise undergraduate and graduate students and present results at conferences and in publications; candidates should have a PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science and strong

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science with strong publications.
• Experience mentoring students in research.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to present results at conferences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in materials science and chemistry, publish findings, and apply for extramural funding.
• Maintain regular campus presence; hold office hours; advise and mentor students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Chemistry expertise

Independent research

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science

Tools

XRD

Spectroscopy

Magnetic characterization

Thermal analysis

Job description

Postdoctoral Researcher in Chemistry for PREM Grant

Position Postdoctoral Researcher in Chemistry for PREM Grant

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Job Type

Job Type Temporary

Position Summary

The NMHU-BioPACIFIC MIP PREM represents a collaboration between New Mexico Highlands University ( NMHU ) and BioPACIFIC Materials Innovation Platform ( MIP ) at University of California, Santa Barbara ( UCSB ) and University of California, Los Angeles ( UCLA ) in design, synthesis and applications of metal-organic hybrid biomaterials.
An appointee in this position will be responsible for chemical synthesis and characterization of organic-inorganic hybrid materials including but not limited to metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and synthetic perovskites. Characterization of synthesized materials will include diffraction, spectroscopic, magnetic and thermal characterization and other methods.
An appointee should supervise both undergraduate and graduate students. He/she should present obtained results in form of research conference presentations and publications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the appropriate field of materials science and chemistry, publish findings in professional journals, and apply for extramural funding;
• Maintain regular attendance on campus; hold office hours as required; advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or Materials Science ( ABD will be considered) with Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in chemistry, physics, or related field; publications in organic synthesis and characterization, good written and oral communication skills; experience in mentoring undergraduate students in research projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong publication records. Knowledge of materials modeling and desire to collaborate with colleagues applying machine learning and artificial intelligence methods to predictions of materials structure - properties relations. Strong work ethic and motivation to lead multiple research programs.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expert knowledge in the relevant field of chemistry, ability to work independently;
• Effective research skills including the ability to use appropriate instrumentation and software;
• Ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse student body;
• Ability to work collaboratively with PREM and departmental colleagues.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate Prorated based on $50,000 / year

Work Location/Campus Center

Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus

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