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Post-Doctoral Fellow
Job Description
Posting Information
| Posting Number | FAE1495 |
|---|---|
| Advertised Title | Post-Doctoral Fellow |
| Campus Location | Main Campus (Memphis, TN) |
| Position Number | L22894 |
| Category | Full-Time Faculty |
| Department | Mechanical Engineering |
| Position Summary | Postdoc Position Available A Post-Doctoral Research Associate position is available in the Mechanical Engineering Department, Herff College of Engineering, University of Memphis starting from October 2022. The period of employment is 1 year, with a possibility of extension for a 2nd year based on performance and funding availability. Only applicants with extensive hands-on experience in materials synthesis and characterization of semiconductors, nanomaterials, 2D materials, multifunctional materials, and advanced composite materials will be considered. The research involved for this position are in the following areas listed below: Area 1: Design and fabrication of fiber-reinforced polymer composites, including autoclave, prepreg, RTM, VARTM, and any infusion and compression molding processes. Area 2: Finite element modeling and analysis of large components and structures, including micromechanics and laminate theory of composites, damage tolerance test, and modeling. Area 3: Synthetic chemistry, including organic chemistry, 2D MXene, perovskite, nanoparticle self- assembly, layer-by-layer processing, nanotube synthesis, hands-on skills of material characterization, e.g., HRTEM, STEM, XRD, XPS, Raman, FTIR, AFM, and thermal analysis (DSC, DMA, TMA, and TGA). Experience in electrochemical testing methods such as Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and others is a plus. Area 4: Conductive polymers, molecular mechanics, and molecular dynamics analysis, including conductance theories and mechanisms, nanoscale and microscale characterization of electron and charge transport, surface contact modeling and characterization, synthesis of conductive polymers. The position will be open to candidates with a PhD in any field of relevance, e.g., Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering The candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, and have the ability to work independently. This postdoctoral position is expected to contribute toward publication of high impact scientific reports in peer reviewed journals and facilitate grant writing. All positions require a two-year commitment. In addition to uploading to this electronic posting, please also send application letter, curriculum vitae, related publications and a list of three references to Dr. Okenwa Okoli (okoli@eng.famu.fsu.edu). These required documents should be sent in one pdf file only. The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. |
| Minimum Position Qualifications | PhD in any field of relevance, e.g., Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering |
| Special Conditions | In addition to uploading to this electronic posting, please also send application letter, curriculum vitae, related publications and a list of three references to Dr. Okenwa Okoli (okoli@eng.famu.fsu.edu). These required documents should be sent in one pdf file only. |
| Posting Date | 08/22/2022 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Screening Begins | No |
| Hiring Range | Commensurate with education and experience |
| Full-Time/Part-Time | Full-Time: Benefits Eligible |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Send application letter, curriculum vitae, related publications and a list of three references to Dr. Okenwa Okoli (okoli@eng.famu.fsu.edu). These required documents should be sent in one pdf file only. |
| Instructions to Applicant regarding references | |
| Is this posting for UofM employees only? | No |
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