Details
Open Date 02/08/2022
Requisition Number PRN29266B
Job Title Post Doc Res Assoc
Working Title Post Doctoral Research Associate
Job Grade A00
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00067 - Material Science and Engineer
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 53000 to 65000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The Wang Research Group in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Utah is looking to recruit a postdoctoral researcher. This industry-funded project is focused on new, environment-friendly polymer materials for electronics applications such as wearable devices. This is an exceptional opportunity for a candidate to break new ground in innovative science, and build a research program that can launch their independent career.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will develop recyclable and/or degradable, heavily aromatic polymer materials. In particular, this position will master synthesizing new monomers and polymers, optimizing their properties, and targeting their performances in electronic devices.
Work safely and independently in a wet laboratory setting.
Plan and execute research in collaboration internal and external stakeholders.
Communicate scientific results effectively, both in oral presentations and high-impact publications.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
Must have obtained a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or closely related areas.
Strong record of quality peer-reviewed publications.
Experience in conjugated polymer synthesis and characterization.
In-depth experience with polymer characterization techniques (e.g. FTIR , NMR , TGA , DSC , DMA , Dielectric analysis).
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
135 Park Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
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To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu (%20employment@utah.edu) or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
