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Materials for Water Treatment Postdoctoral Research Fellow
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Position Information
Position Information
| Position Title | Materials for Water Treatment Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
|---|---|
| College/Unit | College of Science and Engineering |
| Home Department | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Employee Group | Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
| Employment Status | Full-Time |
| Position Type | 12 month |
| Position Classification | Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
| Position Begin Date | 11/01/2022 |
| Position End Date | 10/31/2023 |
| Position Summary | One postdoctoral position available starting Nov 1st in the Materials for Water Treatment group at Central Michigan University. We are looking for enthusiastic scientists to work on developing nanomaterials for water filtration, including synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, polymers, and membrane filtration studies. We are seeking talented individuals with experience demonstrated in at least one and preferably two of the following areas: 1. Synthesis and characterization of graphene and other nanostructural carbons. 2. Polymer synthesis and characterization 3. Water quality analysis (spectrophotometric and chromatographic methods) 4. Membrane and adsorption processes |
| Required Qualifications | Ph.D. in Chemistry or Material Science or Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering, received no later than 6 years before the initial appointment. Experience demonstrated in at least one of the following areas: 1. Synthesis and characterization of graphene and other nanostructural carbons. 2. Polymer synthesis and characterization 3. Water quality analysis (spectrophotometric and chromatographic methods) 4. Membrane and adsorption processes The ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Experience demonstrated in two of the above listed areas. |
| Message to Applicants | Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community. You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. |
| About the Department | The School of Engineering and Technology currently offers three ABET-accredited engineering programs in computer engineering (BSCE), electrical engineering (BSEE), and mechanical engineering (BSME), and is in process of starting the environmental engineering program. The School of Engineering and Technology presently has 26 full-time faculty members and also offers undergraduate majors in industrial, mechanical, and product design engineering technology. The School also has an MS in Engineering program. Courses are taught in an attractive 70,000 square foot engineering & technology building which houses more than twenty laboratories and support spaces. To learn more about the school, click here . |
| Posting Begins | 09/20/2022 |
| Posting Ends | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Type of Recruitment | External |
| About CMU | Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 19,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms. |
| EEO Statement | CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see http://www.cmich.edu/ocrie ). If you wish to see “EEO is the Law” posters, please click here . CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter. Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both. CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at: Phone: 989-774-3253 Office: 103 E. Preston St. Bovee University Center, suite 306 Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Email: titleix@cmich.edu |
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