Posted: 27-Oct-23

Location: Ithaca, New York

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

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Internal Number: 3-74157

Functional Materials and Mechanics Postdoctoral Associate
The Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS)

The Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS) is an internationally-recognized research facility that provides high intensity x-ray beams and state-of-the-art instrumentation to scientists and students from university, government and industrial labs around the world. These groups employ CHESS to conduct research in areas ranging from biology, physics, and chemistry to mechanical and structural engineering, advanced manufacturing, environmental science, materials science, and cultural heritage.

Additionally, the successful candidate will:

• Utilize FMB capabilities to conduct original research in an area commensurate with the MSN-C mission.
• Communicate results through publications in peer reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences.
• Contribute to the support of local and external user projects making use of FMB and MSN-C.
• Contribute to an environment that builds individual and organizational effectiveness.
• Work with diverse and interdisciplinary teams to achieve scientific and technical objectives.

This is a yearly appointment, which can be renewed annually for a total of five years based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

What we need:

• Ph.D. or equivalent in the physical sciences or engineering
• Familiarity with x-ray and/or neutron diffraction and/or scattering.
• Desire to work in a multidisciplinary research environment, interacting with researchers at all levels, including students and facility users.
• Proficiency in science communication.

What we would prefer:

• Research experience in the areas of polymer physics, composites properties and/or manufacturing, and/or mechanical engineering.
• Record of impactful scientific publications
• Prior experience with high performance computing and/or data-intensive research
• Proficiency with scientific software for advanced data analysis and/or experimental control, for instance Python, SPEC, MATLAB, etc.

Additional Information:

• This position will likely require access to export controlled technology.
• Due to the nature of this project and funding source, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The research statement should include any relevant background and experiences in both experimental high energy physics and PER. Complete applications will be considered immediately.

CLASSE salary range for this position is $70,000 to $73,000.

Pay Range:

Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.

• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)

• Unique applicable skills.

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