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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Engineering/Physics and Applied Physics

Employer
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Location
UMass Lowell

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Position Type
Postdoc
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job no: 506283
Position type: Staff Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Physics and Applied Physics
Salary: Anticipated $49,000/year based on grant
Applications Open: Sep 04 2020
Applications Close: Open until filled

General Summary of Position:

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work closely with faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students to carry out research on organic photovoltaics, fiber based batteries, electronic textiles and fibers with advanced functional properties under the direction of the Principal Investigators. This position is contingent upon funding.

Essential Job Duties:

  • Conduct studies in design, fabrication and testing of fiber based batteries and organic photovoltaic devices.
  • Fabricate wire based batteries, organic photovoltaic devices, photocurable cladding formulations and weave fibers into electronics.
  • Manage the lab by maintaining wire coating operations, characterization equipment such as Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and calorimetry, and ordering required chemicals and lab supplies for the projects in addition to supervising the graduate and undergraduate students working on the projects in conjunction with the PI.
  • Review appropriate literature pertaining to current or proposed research. Prepare materials for publication and grant proposals as well as advise and train graduate students in this regard.
  • Maintain written records of research progress and process of research performed. Prepare quarterly progress reports.
  • Present findings at meetings when necessary.
  • Minimum Qualifications (Required):

  • Must have a Ph.D. in Engineering/Material Science, Physics, or related field
  • Additional Considerations:

  • Make recommendations on suitability of manuscripts for publications and conference proceedings and on experimental approaches and characterizations
  • Work involves activities that require using many different procedures depending on the particular applications, for example designing and executing various synthetic schemes and procedures for chemical functionalization of the fabrics for success of project
  • Some supervision of graduate, undergraduate students and high school student interns. Frequent contact with students, faculty and staff. Presents seminars and gives demonstrations to sponsors and visitors
  • Travels as necessary to present work
  • Special Instructions to Applicants:

    Only current UML Employees within the Grants & Contracts (MTA/GRACE) bargaining unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

    Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

    This position is contingent upon funding.

    Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.

    Posting Updated 10/15/2020

    Organization

    Working at University of Massachusetts Lowell

    Located in the culturally and historically rich Merrimack.

    Valley in northeast Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a vibrant research university that offers its 13,000 students more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s, professional master’s and doctoral degree programs. Exciting opportunities in experiential and service learning, scholarship, community engagement, and international partnerships can be found across the Colleges of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Management; Sciences; School of Health and Environment; and Graduate School of Education.

    This is a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity at UMass Lowell. Student enrollment and retention have improved annually. Research funding and alumni giving have increased significantly and the campus has embarked on the construction of two new academic buildings: the Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center and the Health & Social Sciences Building.

    The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.

    Mission Statement

    The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell is to enhance the intellectual, personal and cultural development of its students through excellent, affordable educational programs. The University seeks to meet the needs of the Commonwealth today and into the future and supports the development of sustainable technologies and communities through its teaching, research, scholarship and engagement.

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