Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Information

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.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/29552

Supplemental Questions

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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