Position Information
Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
Working Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Number: 008107
Full-Time Or Part-Time: Full Time
Time Limited Position: Yes
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Chemistry, Physics, Material Science
Posting Number: 0401907
SHRA/EHRA: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Job Category: Professional
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
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.
Special Instructions To Applicants:
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.
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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
