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Post-Doc Research Associate
Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Details
| Department | Applied Physical Sciences - 318100 |
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| Posting Open Date | 09/01/2023 |
| Application Deadline | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Position Type | Postdoctoral Scholar |
| Position Title | Post-Doc Research Associate |
| Vacancy ID | PDS003958 |
| Full-time/Part-time | Full-Time Temporary |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| FTE | 1 |
| Work Location | Chapel Hill, NC |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range | $50,000 - $55,000 |
| Proposed Start Date | 10/02/2023 |
| Estimated Duration of Appointment | 12 Months |
Position Information
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | Launched in 2013, the Department of Applied Physical Sciences (APS) is the first new science department in the College of Arts and Sciences in nearly 40 years. Including the Chapel Hill Analytical and Nanofabrication Laboratory (CHANL) and the graduate program in material sciences, Applied Physical Sciences has united numerous scientific entities on campus to further its mission of finding interdisciplinary solutions to real-world problems. Its newest endeavor, BeAM (Be A Maker), is a university-wide initiative that incorporates Making into research, education, and entrepreneurship. BeAM is comprised of several spaces, including a makerspace in Hanes Art Center, Carmichael Residence Hall, and a 3,400 square foot Makerspace in Murray Hall, all of which serve the entire UNC community. |
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| Position Summary | The Klotsa Lab at UNC Chapel Hill is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the field of computational soft matter physics. The PDRA will be funded by and will be part of a Department of Energy Grant collaboration between UNC-CH, NYU and Caltech on Activity-enhanced colloidal self-assembly. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | The candidate should have a PhD degree in physics, engineering, applied math, chemistry, materials science or other related areas. |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Experience in computer programming of soft matter systems. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | The candidate will preferably have a background in soft matter physics, and in particular colloidal self-assembly and active matter. The candidate should be able and willing to work together with PhD and undergraduate students in the group and with collaborators. |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| Special Instructions | For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/264623 |
Posting Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title | Aikaterini Klotsa, Associate Professor |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | dklotsa@email.unc.edu |
| Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu. Please note: The Equal Employment Opportunity office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. |
| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
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