Location: Mount Pleasant,MI, USA
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Position Information
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Posting Number F-0893 Position Title Science of Advanced Materials Experimental Postdoctoral Research Fellow College/Unit College of Science and Engineering Home Department Department of Physics Employee Group Postdoctoral Research Fellow Employment Status Full-Time Position Type 12 month Position Classification Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position Begin Date 11/01/2024 Position End Date 10/31/2025 Position Summary Advanced Materials Sciences Experimental Postdoctoral Research Fellow: A postdoctoral position is available starting November 1, 2024, in the Physics Department at Central Michigan University. We are seeking an enthusiastic scientist to work in the field of structural characterization of advanced materials for energy related applications using ex situ and in situ x-ray scattering and spectroscopy techniques. Required Qualifications
* PhD in Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science, received no later than 6 years before the initial appointment.
* Experience in in-house and synchrotron x-ray scattering experiments on complex materials using Rietveld, atomic pair distribution function and XAFS techniques.
* Ability to test and refine atomistic structure models against experimental x-ray scattering data.
* Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
* Solution- and solid-state-based inorganic materials synthesis experience.
* Working knowledge in Raman, XPS, TEM, BET, TGA/DSC and FTIR techniques.
Message to Applicants
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
This is a grant funded position and is dependent on the status of the funding. The extension of the position after the initial one-year appointment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued grant funding.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
About the Department
The CMU Physics Department offers B.S., B.S. in Ed., M.S., and
Ph.D. degrees in physics and participates in the interdisciplinary
Ph.D. in the Science of Advanced Materials. The Department
houses active research programs in several areas, including
computational condensed matter and chemical physics and
experimental condensed matter and materials physics.
To learn more about the department, click here.
Posting Begins 09/17/2024 Posting Ends Open Until Filled Yes Type of Recruitment External About CMU
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