Temporary Post-Doctoral Research Scientist

Elizabeth City State University; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabeth City State University is seeking a Temporary Post-Doctoral Research Scientist to lead a project in renewable energy storage systems. This role requires overseeing project activities, supervising students, and coordinating with external partners.

Candidates should have a PH.D. in Physics, Materials Science, or related fields and experience in materials and nanomaterial research. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential for communication and project management.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of relevant experience in materials and nanomaterial research.
• Ability to write reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with faculty and students.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all activities of the renewable energy storage project.
• Supervise postdocs, graduate, and undergraduate students.
• Coordinate project activities with external partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical and analytical skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Education

PH.D. in Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Temporary Post-Doctoral Research Scientist

Responsibilities

The postdoctoral scholar will join a research group broadly working in the field of renewable energy storage system, sensors, and biosensors. The position will oversee all the activities of the project and will closely work with the project PIs to ensure successful completion of the project on time. The postdoctoral scholar will plan, organize, and direct the completion of specific goals, activities, and objectives of the project on time and within the allocated budget. The position will report to the project’s Principal Investigators (PIs) on a weekly basis and provide updates on the progress of the project. Along with the PIs, the postdoctoral scholar will supervise any postdocs, graduate and undergraduate students working on the project. The postdoctoral scholar will coordinate the project activities with all the external project partners to ensure smooth and seamless execution of the project. Under the aegis of the project PIs, meeting with project stakeholders will be planned and conducted by the postdoctoral scholar based on a schedule decided by the project PIs. Quarterly or semi-annual progress reports will be prepared and submitted to the funding organization by the postdoctoral scholar on behalf of the project team. The position will also work with the PIs and other project personnel in preparing journal or conference manuscripts.

Qualifications

• PH.D. in Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience in materials and nanomaterial research.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with faculty and students.
• Ability to write reports.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Effective organizational and customer service skills.

AA/EEO Statement

Elizabeth City State University is an Affinit​ive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

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