LGBTInAcademia | Postdoctoral Researcher in Chemistry for DMREF Grant at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico, United States

Postdoctoral Researcher in Chemistry for DMREF Grant

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New Mexico Highlands University

Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico
Category: Chemistry
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description

The NMHU–DMREF represents a collaboration between New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU), University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) and Duke University in the design, synthesis and applications of synthetic Perovskite materials.

An appointee in this position will be responsible for the chemical synthesis and characterization of organic-inorganic hybrid materials, including but not limited to manganese-halide perovskites and light element metal complexes.

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 the obtained results through 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.

Minimum Job Requirements

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.

Physical Demands Working Environment Pay Rate Total of $13,500 for the duration of employment Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness.

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

AS811P

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled

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