Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Materials Science & Engineering
- Employer
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
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- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians, Institutional & Business Affairs, Auxiliary Services
- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Materials Science and EngineeringRegular Full-time, Pay Grade 00The University of Tennessee has an opening of a post dpc research associate position for investigating charge dynamics (Electronic and ionic) in hybrid perovskites. This position resides in University of Tennessee, Joint Institute for Advanced Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The research associate will be supervised by Dr. Mahshid Ahmadi at UT and will work closely with scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The initial appointment is a temporary full-time assignment of 12 months. Requirement: extensive experience with hybrid perovskites materials processing, device fabrication and opto-electrical characterization. Particularly, interested in development of the hybrid perovskite materials for sensing and electronic applications. Extensive experience in advanced spatio-temporal studies of charge and ionic transport via advanced scanning probe microscopy techniques. Present and report research results and publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals in a timely manner. Work collaboratively in a team environment and interact effectively with a broad range of colleagues.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Applicants must hold a graduate level degree (PhD) in materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, physics, or closely related field of study and have an established record of excellence in their area of specialization. All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position.
Job: Research Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Knoxville
Organization: Materials Science & Engr
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Jun 18, 2021, 8:06:53 PM
Organization
Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion
UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.
As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.
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