Job location: JD Alexander Florida Polytechnic Main Campus

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2019-04-12
Req: R865
Located along Florida’s I-4 High Tech Corridor, Florida Poly opened its doors in August 2014 as the state’s 12th university and the only one dedicated to core subjects in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM education). The non-traditional academic environment focuses on applied learning, specifically in technology and engineering. Small class sizes give faculty the opportunity to work closely with high-caliber students, and the most advanced technology, including a Supercomputer, 3D printing lab, media lab and nanotechnology lab, sets Florida Poly apart from other state universities. Florida Poly’s innovative approach to higher education allows students to learn strong fundamentals within a traditional university department structure, while giving them opportunities to apply their learning through research and projects in emerging high-tech concentrations like Cyber Security, Big Data Analytics, Machine Intelligence and more. The University partners closely with industry leading firms, and faculty members are rewarded for more than just publishing. Industry involvement, problem solving, and the commercialization of technology and research through start-ups and small businesses are encouraged. 

   

Job Title   

Postdoctoral Research Associate   

Job Description Summary   

Job Description Summary
The Sustainability and Renewable Energy Laboratory from Florida Polytechnic University has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to perform multidisciplinary research that explores new applications of graphene and other hybrid related materials. The candidate will assist the existent research team led by Dr. Nicoleta Hickman in the design, fabrication, characterization, and optimization of graphene and hybrid based optoelectronic devices. A requirement is the ability to continually update knowledge in the specialist area via the technical literature, engage in continuous professional development, and strong self-direction in terms of managing short term deadlines and long term project goals.   

Job Description   

Job Description:

• Design and build experimental tests,
• Device design, fabrication, characterization, and optimization
• Provide a full data analysis and interpretation of the data, using a variety of analytical and computational tools.
• Interaction with research teams from Florida Poly and research agencies
• Mentoring and training of graduate and undergraduate students
• Presenting scientific findings at conferences
• Preparing and publishing scientific findings in peer-reviewed journals
• Preparing and filing patent applications on new inventions

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Engineering, Physics, Nanotechnology or Materials Science.
• Two years of experience in the discipline that includes experimental and/or numerical research work in a field closely related to the application of graphene.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in optoelectronic devices fabrication and characterization is an essential requirement, as demonstrated by publications in journals.
• Experience in handling collaborations within research projects, including reporting and attendance to project meetings is also important.

Expected Starting Salary:  Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Application Deadline Date: 

• Positions are open until filled (or recruitment cancelled). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

• Employment is contingent upon proof of the legal right to work in the United States. This proof must be provided prior to employment at the University. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.

Application Process: All Applicants are required to submit the following in PDF format:

• Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae
• Three letters or recommendation

Special Instructions Regarding Attachments:

 

Required attachments are listed on each posting.   Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered. 

 

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. 

 

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

 

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

  

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.