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Postdoctoral Researcher /Software Developer
Job Description
Posting Details
Position Information
| Job Category | Faculty |
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| Position Title | Postdoctoral Researcher /Software Developer |
| Working Title | Postdoctoral Researcher /Software Developer |
| Scheduled Hours Per Week | Salary |
| FLSA Status | Exempt |
Job Summary
| Job Summary | The Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at Concord University invites applications for postdoctoral researcher / software developer. This one-year, approximately 50% time position is focused primarily on the development of software for instrument hardware control and a networked control API for Concord’s electron microprobe (EPMA) laboratory. Other related duties in support of the EPMA laboratory may be assigned as necessary. Work may be completed onsite or remotely. Candidates are expected to hold an earned doctorate, have experience with EPMA instrument operation, have experience using Probe for EPMA software to acquire and process analytical data, have experience with the development of software for EPMA applications, and be familiar with the code base and development tools of Probe for EPMA. Concord University is a public institution with an enrollment of approximately 1800 students. The University is located in a scenic, small-town setting in the mountains of southern West Virginia with access to year-round outdoor recreation activities. The Department offers degree programs in environmental geosciences and chemistry, and a minor in physics. The Department values and actively supports innovative teaching and participation in undergraduate research and seeks candidates with similar ideals. We maintain a diverse array of instrumentation for teaching and undergraduate research, including an observatory, electron microprobe, micro-XRF, GPR, a GIS lab, facilities for analytical chemistry, and a sample preparation laboratory. Department faculty lead or co-lead numerous externally funded projects in geology and chemistry. Concord has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and in that spirit seeks a broad representation of candidates including women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. |
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Duties and Responsibilities
| Duty/Responsibility | EPMA-related software development |
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| % of Time | 49 |
Education/Knowledge
| Minimum Education | Doctorate |
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| Required Licenses/Certification | Doctorate in geology, geological engineering, physics, computer science, or a closely related field |
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Required Experience
| Type of experience Needed | EPMA instrument operation and geochemical analysis |
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| Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years) | More than 2 years |
| Type of experience Needed | EPMA software development |
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| Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years) | More than 2 years |
Posting Detail Information
| Close Date | |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Additional Information | Requirements for a completed application include:-Letter of application clearly specifying how the candidate meets the desired duties/responsibilities and required skills.-CV-Unofficial copy of transcripts (official copies may be requested during the interview process)-Contact information for three references including a current phone number and email address.-Statement of teaching philosophy and interests.Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Start date August 7, 2023. All application materials should be submitted through the HR web portal. Applications will only be accepted through Concord University’s online application site at https://jobs.concord.edu/ . Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Concord University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. |
| Quick Link to Posting | https://jobs.concord.edu/postings/2981 |
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