Position Information: DescriptionThe College of Engineering & Mines at the University of North Dakota invites application for a postdoctoral fellow position to begin Fall 2021.  Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Geological Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a closely-related field. The candidate should have strong background in characterizing of materials and conducting high quality research. The postdoctoral fellow will also mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and contribute in proposal.

For more information about the college please visit: https://engineering.und.edu/

Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will pursue research in the area of high temperature materials, nanomaterials, sustainable materials, materials for geological applications and related fields.  Additional service in proposal writing, student mentoring will be expected according to the experience.

The post-doctoral fellow will work with a team of interdisciplinary faculty from Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Geology, Petroleum Engineering and Physics. It is expected the hire will conduct high impact research, write papers, manage lab, high quality papers, and collect data. The postdoc will also work with and mentor undergraduate and graduate students

Required Competencies

Excellent written and oral communication skillsBackground in collegial and collaborative interaction with diverse faculty and student teams

Minimum Requirements

Ph.D. degree in Geological Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a closely-related field.  Successful completion of criminal history records check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identify and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Preferred Qualifications

Work experience in researchWork experience in characterization labStrong publication record in the relevant fieldExperience mentoring students at all levels

Minimum Hiring Salary$45,000

Work Schedule and Projected Start DateMonday – Friday, 8:00-4:30pm, starting Fall 2021

To ApplyFor full consideration, applications must be received by September 1^st, 2021 and include the following materials:

Cover letterResume or Curriculum VitaeList of 3 references

Position is open until filled.

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Confidentiality of Application MaterialsPursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.

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