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New Mexico Highlands University Portal lists this Postdoctoral Researcher in Chemistry for PREM Grant opportunity in las vegas, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Postdoctoral Researcher in Chemistry for PREM Grant
Position Postdoctoral Researcher in Chemistry for PREM Grant
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Job Type
Job Type Temporary
Position Summary
The NMHU-BioPACIFIC MIP PREM represents a collaboration between New Mexico Highlands University ( NMHU ) and BioPACIFIC Materials Innovation Platform ( MIP ) at University of California, Santa Barbara ( UCSB ) and University of California, Los Angeles ( UCLA ) in design, synthesis and applications of metal-organic hybrid biomaterials.
An appointee in this position will be responsible for chemical synthesis and characterization of organic-inorganic hybrid materials including but not limited to metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and synthetic perovskites. 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 obtained results in form of 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.
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.
Pay Rate
Pay Rate Prorated based on $50,000 / year
Work Location/Campus Center
Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus
EEO Statement
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Worksite address
las vegas, NM, 87701, US
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