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Post- Doctoral Fellow
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| Position Number | 998154 |
|---|---|
| Functional Title | Post- Doctoral Fellow |
| Position Type | Post-docs |
| Position Eclass | EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning |
| University Information | UNC Greensboro , located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement . Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students , and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams , 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs , UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value , with noted strengths in health and wellness , visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . |
| Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit | The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (https://chem.uncg.edu/) features an extremely supportive and collegial environment with 15 full-time faculty and a diverse student body. We offer a BS in Biochemistry, a BA, BS, and MS in Chemistry including biochemistry options, and a PhD in Chemistry and Biochemistry. Our department is housed in a 170,000 square foot, $35 million state of the art science building. Excellent core instrumentation and state of the art facilities for NMR spectroscopy, X‑ray crystallography, and mass spectrometry with full time support staff are available on site. |
| Position Summary | The Hematian Research Group in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of North Carolina Greensboro is seeking to recruit a postdoctoral fellow to conduct research in the field of energy storage. The project will focus on rechargeable batteries and will involve conducting electrode, electrolyte, and cell performance analysis for novel redox flow batteries. Applicants with a strong background in electrochemistry, energy storage research, materials chemistry, and standard characterization techniques and spectroscopies are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Most importantly we are looking for someone with enthusiasm for science and research, so applications from exceptional individuals who have a different scientific focus within fields related to different aspects of chemistry or chemical engineering are more than welcome. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary environment and have close interactions with other team members with diverse backgrounds in a variety of areas including electrochemistry, materials chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, chemical biology, biophysics, catalysis, and photochemistry to broaden their skills. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. Other required qualifications include strong research background, excellent written communication skills as demonstrated in application materials and publications, the desire to mentor junior researchers and professionally interact with a multidisciplinary team, and at least 1 year experience. |
| Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates | |
| Preferred Qualifications | Experience in electrochemistry, flow batteries or electrolysers, materials chemistry, materials characterization, spectroscopy, synthetic chemistry, or mechanistic studies is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to work successfully as part of a collaborative research effort and the desire to participate in external proposal writing and a strong publication record in peer reviewed journals. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Recruitment Range | $48,000 - $50,000 |
| Org #-Department | Chemistry & Biochemistry - 12205 |
| Job Open Date | 08/01/2023 |
| For Best Consideration Date | 08/20/2023 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| FTE | 1.000 |
| Type of Appointment | Time Limited |
| If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. | This position is a one year, full time appointment, but renewable for additional years, contingent upon performance. |
| Number of Months per Year | 12 |
| FLSA | Exempt |
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