Science of Advanced Materials Experimental Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
About the Job
Science of Advanced Materials Experimental Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Posting Number: F-0893
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 https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/college-science-engineering/departments-schools/physics.
Posting Begins: 09/17/2024
Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled: Yes
About CMU:
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergr
Posting Number: F-0893
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 https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/college-science-engineering/departments-schools/physics.
Posting Begins: 09/17/2024
Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled: Yes
About CMU:
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergr
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