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Postdoctoral Researcher
Job Description
Postdoctoral Researcher
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher.
Position Details | |
Location | Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States |
Division | Polymer Science and Engineering |
Position Type | Staff |
Employment Status | Full Time |
Grant Funded | Yes |
Posting Close Date | 12/01/2023 |
Job Summary:
This job covers broadly organic electronic device engineering and testing. The candidate will coordinate research activities, research personnel, laboratory activities, communications with research sponsors, perform data analysis, and write and oral dissemination of research results. This position will support the activity related to CEMOS center, an IHL appointed center to boost research in the optoelectronic research and education.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates should possess a Ph.D. from an accredited College or University in Polymer Science and Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or closely related discipline with extensive materials characterization experience. The candidate should also possess a strong background in polymeric materials’ property. A strong record of publication in peer-reviewed publications is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
- Knowledge in morphology characterization in polymeric materials.
- Ability to think independently, work well with others, present unbiased evaluations of data and other information in technically complex situations, and technical writing and presentation skills for both scientific and non-scientific personnel are critical.
- Knowledge of polymer physic and related polymer morphology characterization skills.
- Self-motivated and capable of working collaboratively in a team environment with scientists and engineers representing a variety of different backgrounds, skills, and experience levels
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in one or more of the following experimental techniques would be strongly preferred: device fabrication for organic solar cell, thin film transistors, and bioeletronics.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu .
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
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