Research Assistant Professor - Center for Graphene Research and Innovation

Department:

Ctr for Graphene Research & Innovation

Job Summary:

Performs a limited range of duties with a principal assignment(s)
for conducting research. Not eligible for tenure.

Job Description:

Applicants are invited to apply for Research Assistant Professor
positions in the Center for Graphene Research and Innovation at the
University of Mississippi. The center specializes in fundamental
and applied research related to graphene and other 2D
materials.

The candidate’s primary duties are to design, fabricate, and
characterize different infrastructure materials (asphalt binder and
cement) that may incorporate graphene and other low-dimensional
materials. Other responsibilities include 1) mentorship of graduate
and undergraduate students, 2) preparing research results and
writing manuscripts for publication, and 3) assisting with grant
writing. This position is available for one year with the
possibility of renewal, contingent upon availability of
funding.

Requirement: A Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Materials Science, or
related fields is required. The successful candidate should have a
strong experimental background and a track record of successful
research. Moreover, the candidate is required to have good
communication skills.

Applicants should submit 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, and
3) names/contact information of three references.

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Job Responsibilities:

The candidate’s primary duties are to design, fabricate, and
characterize different infrastructure materials (asphalt binder and
cement) that may incorporate graphene and other low-dimensional
materials.

Responsibilities include 1) Mentorship of graduate and
undergraduate students, 2) Preparing research results and writing
manuscripts for publication, and 3) Assisting with grant
writing.

Education Qualifications:

PhD (Required)

Experience:

Related Experience

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an
interview must notify the Department of Equal
Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable
accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

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orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship,
national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic
information.

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