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Post-Doc/Visiting Scientist - Chemical and Biological Engineering – 516753
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Job Location : Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Departent : Engineering
Research/Scientific
Job Type : Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Closing at: Jul 15 2022 at 22:55 CDT
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Non-Classified - Grade NA
Department/Organization: 214221 - Chemical and Biological Eng
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:45 pm
Job Summary: Under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee, The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the Ph.D. or other doctoral degree
Additional Department Summary: The Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at The University of Alabama is seeking candidates for four Postdoctoral positions. These positions are available to individuals with research experience working with polymers, drug delivery, biomaterials, nanomedicine, and pain management.
Successful candidates will hold a terminal degree in Chemical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering or Chemistry or a related field and demonstrate a record of academic achievement in research. The College and/or the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department will establish a series of structured merit-based evaluations. Initial appointments are for one year, with renewal contingent upon demonstration of research productivity.
This Post-Doc position will be expected to conduct research in the area of biomaterials and disease treatment under the supervision of Dr. Chao Zhao.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry or a related field.
Candidates will need to have completed their Ph.D. or have it completed by the start of employment. Applicants should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae and include at least two references in the reference section of the application. Please upload additional documents to the “other documents” tab as needed.
Skills and Knowledge: Laboratory research experience with polymers, drug delivery, biomaterials and nanomedicine.
Preferred Qualifications: Research experience relating to the organic chemistry, animal testing, and pain management.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.
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