The University of North Carolina
Nanoscience Post-Doctoral Fellow
The University of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina, us, 27497
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit The mission of the Nanoscience department is to prepare students from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds to conduct basic and advanced research in Nanoscience in industrial, governmental, or academic settings. Within this context, the Nanoscience Department provides a graduate-level trans-disciplinary educational and discovery research experience in the nanosciences, sustainable nanosystems, innovation, and community-engaged outreach. It also works collaboratively with the Nanoengineering Department to achieve an integrated foundational research program in emerging high-impact areas. Scientists in this new and emerging field seek to comprehend, gather, and organize knowledge of the nanoworld through careful observations and creative, visionary thinking. Nanoscience is a multidisciplinary field bringing together vast knowledge from mathematics and all the core sciences: physics, biology, chemistry, and from their derivatives such as material science, pharmacology, neurochemistry, ecology, etc. Consequently, nanoscientists are scientists engaging in an organized activity of manipulation of materials at atomic, molecular, and macromolecular scales that are versatile and fluent in mathematics and the core sciences, with a particular worldview based on the synergy of these core sciences and on their derived applications to the macro world. Nanoscience is a new way of thinking about old things.
Position Summary The Department of Nanoscience at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join a research team focused on a Department of Defense-funded project, which focuses on understanding interfacial interactions between microbes and Metal-organic Frameworks (MOFs). A talented individual who is an expert in either the field of Materials science or nanoscience, with a strong hands‑on experience in electron microscopy tools, is highly encouraged to apply.
Operating and maintaining the High-resolution Transmission Electron microscope (25%)
Characterization of biohybrid materials and substrates using electron microscopy tools (25%)
Biohybrid device fabrications and performance evaluations for charge capacitors and photovoltaic cells (30%)
Scientific reports writing and manuscript preparation (20%)
In addition to the above responsibilities, additional tasks include:
Driving the project goals and meeting the project objectives on time
Overseeing one undergraduate and one graduate student on the project
Managing the lab
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Materials Science or materials science-related fields, including biomolecular science, chemical, and biological sciences, nanoscale sciences, and Nanotechnology.
Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Materials Science or materials science-related field with extensive hands‑on experience in electron microscopy (HR- TEM and SEM).
Having exposure to microbiology research, working with bacteria, and interfacing live microbes with abiotic substrates are highly preferred.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
List of References
Optional Documents
Research Statement
Recruitment Range Commensurate with experience
Open Until Filled: Yes
FTE: 1.000
Type of Appointment: Time Limited (One year appointment, with possibility of reappointment, 12 months per year)
Key Responsibilities
Operating and maintaining the High-resolution Transmission Electron microscope (25%)
Filling Liquid nitrogen and day-to-day maintenance of the microscope, bookkeeping of the samples analyzed using the microscope, and organizing the data.
Characterization of biohybrid materials and substrates using electron microscopy tools (25%)
Perform imaging of the samples, maintain live microbe cultures, and analyze their growth.
Perform structural and physical properties of biohybrid using electrochemical cells and AFM.
Biohybrid device fabrications and performance evaluations for charge capacitors and photovoltaic cells (30%)
Construct the photovoltaic device structure, measure the charge-discharge of test devices, analyze the capacitance in the presence of a magnetic field, and optimize the device structure for a biohybrid capacitor.
Scientific reports writing and manuscript preparation (20%)
Submission of bi-weekly reports, delivering research presentations to the PI and peers, and achieving the project goals and the project objectives on time.
ADA Checklist R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).
Physical Effort: Hand Movement‑Repetitive Motions - f, Hand Movement‑Grasping - o, Holding - o, Finger Dexterity - o, Vision‑Skilled Trades - f, Reading - f, Writing - f, Eye‑hand coordination - o, Vision‑Color Distinction - o, Vision‑Preparing/Analyzing figures - o, Vision‑Visual inspection - o, Vision‑Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - r, Hearing - f, Talking - o, Standing - o, Sitting - o, Walking - o, Lifting‑0‑30 lbs. - o, Lifting‑30‑60 lbs. - o, Lifting‑60‑90 lbs. - r, Lifting‑90 plus lbs. - r, Pushing/Pulling - o, Climbing‑Stairs - o
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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The Chronicle of Higher Education
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NCWorks.gov
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Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit The mission of the Nanoscience department is to prepare students from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds to conduct basic and advanced research in Nanoscience in industrial, governmental, or academic settings. Within this context, the Nanoscience Department provides a graduate-level trans-disciplinary educational and discovery research experience in the nanosciences, sustainable nanosystems, innovation, and community-engaged outreach. It also works collaboratively with the Nanoengineering Department to achieve an integrated foundational research program in emerging high-impact areas. Scientists in this new and emerging field seek to comprehend, gather, and organize knowledge of the nanoworld through careful observations and creative, visionary thinking. Nanoscience is a multidisciplinary field bringing together vast knowledge from mathematics and all the core sciences: physics, biology, chemistry, and from their derivatives such as material science, pharmacology, neurochemistry, ecology, etc. Consequently, nanoscientists are scientists engaging in an organized activity of manipulation of materials at atomic, molecular, and macromolecular scales that are versatile and fluent in mathematics and the core sciences, with a particular worldview based on the synergy of these core sciences and on their derived applications to the macro world. Nanoscience is a new way of thinking about old things.
Position Summary The Department of Nanoscience at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join a research team focused on a Department of Defense-funded project, which focuses on understanding interfacial interactions between microbes and Metal-organic Frameworks (MOFs). A talented individual who is an expert in either the field of Materials science or nanoscience, with a strong hands‑on experience in electron microscopy tools, is highly encouraged to apply.
Operating and maintaining the High-resolution Transmission Electron microscope (25%)
Characterization of biohybrid materials and substrates using electron microscopy tools (25%)
Biohybrid device fabrications and performance evaluations for charge capacitors and photovoltaic cells (30%)
Scientific reports writing and manuscript preparation (20%)
In addition to the above responsibilities, additional tasks include:
Driving the project goals and meeting the project objectives on time
Overseeing one undergraduate and one graduate student on the project
Managing the lab
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Materials Science or materials science-related fields, including biomolecular science, chemical, and biological sciences, nanoscale sciences, and Nanotechnology.
Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Materials Science or materials science-related field with extensive hands‑on experience in electron microscopy (HR- TEM and SEM).
Having exposure to microbiology research, working with bacteria, and interfacing live microbes with abiotic substrates are highly preferred.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
List of References
Optional Documents
Research Statement
Recruitment Range Commensurate with experience
Open Until Filled: Yes
FTE: 1.000
Type of Appointment: Time Limited (One year appointment, with possibility of reappointment, 12 months per year)
Key Responsibilities
Operating and maintaining the High-resolution Transmission Electron microscope (25%)
Filling Liquid nitrogen and day-to-day maintenance of the microscope, bookkeeping of the samples analyzed using the microscope, and organizing the data.
Characterization of biohybrid materials and substrates using electron microscopy tools (25%)
Perform imaging of the samples, maintain live microbe cultures, and analyze their growth.
Perform structural and physical properties of biohybrid using electrochemical cells and AFM.
Biohybrid device fabrications and performance evaluations for charge capacitors and photovoltaic cells (30%)
Construct the photovoltaic device structure, measure the charge-discharge of test devices, analyze the capacitance in the presence of a magnetic field, and optimize the device structure for a biohybrid capacitor.
Scientific reports writing and manuscript preparation (20%)
Submission of bi-weekly reports, delivering research presentations to the PI and peers, and achieving the project goals and the project objectives on time.
ADA Checklist R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).
Physical Effort: Hand Movement‑Repetitive Motions - f, Hand Movement‑Grasping - o, Holding - o, Finger Dexterity - o, Vision‑Skilled Trades - f, Reading - f, Writing - f, Eye‑hand coordination - o, Vision‑Color Distinction - o, Vision‑Preparing/Analyzing figures - o, Vision‑Visual inspection - o, Vision‑Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - r, Hearing - f, Talking - o, Standing - o, Sitting - o, Walking - o, Lifting‑0‑30 lbs. - o, Lifting‑30‑60 lbs. - o, Lifting‑60‑90 lbs. - r, Lifting‑90 plus lbs. - r, Pushing/Pulling - o, Climbing‑Stairs - o
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
UNCGjobsearch Website
Greensboro News & Record
Carolina Peacemaker
Other Newspaper
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Inside Higher Ed
Other Professional Journal
NCWorks.gov
UNC System Job Board
Other Online Job Board
Personal Networking
Search Firm
* Please provide other: (Open Ended Question)
* Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?
Yes
No
* Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
Yes
No
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