Post-Doctoral Fellow, Forensic Science

202200077F

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Exempt

Commensurate with education and experience.

Full-Time Non-Tenure Track

College of Criminal Justice

Dept of Forensic Science

06/06/2022

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/31527

Dr. Patrick Buzzini

Dr. Patrick Buzzini, Post-Doctoral Fellowship Search, Department of Forensic Science, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77340-2525.

(936) 294-3633

pab024@shsu.edu

The Department of Forensic Science is seeking to hire a Post-Doctoral Fellow. The Post-Doctoral Fellowship is a one-year assignment. The successful candidate will be expected to: 1) Conduct research in the area of forensic paint examinations as well as an unexplored/non-routine area of trace evidence that involves the use of multiple methods of microscopy and instrumental analysis; 2) assist with the maintenance and development of the research operations of the trace evidence laboratory within the department; 3) contribute administratively to the advancement of research by writing reports and publications as well as assisting with the supervision and evaluation of graduate students’ research.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Forensic Science, or any relevant natural science with concentration in forensic science.

The successful candidate shall demonstrate: 1) ability and experience with a variety of methods used for the forensic analysis of trace materials that include light microscopy (polarized light microscopy and dispersion staining, fluorescence, comparison microscopy, and GRIM 3), UV-Vis microspectrophotometry, micro FTIR spectroscopy, micro Raman spectroscopy, pyrolysis gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (pyGCMS), and elemental analysis (e.g., SEM-EDS or XRF spectroscopy); 2) ability to perform basic statistical data analysis; 3) knowledge of concepts of scientific evidence interpretation focusing on the Bayesian approach; experience with the use of Bayesian networks is highly desirable; 4) ability and experience in troubleshooting and maintenance of various instruments for the forensic analysis of trace materials; 5) established productivity of scholarly products including publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at forensic meetings.

The Department of Forensic Science and SHSU are committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion; the successful candidate is expected to advance this commitment.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted online at: https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/ and should include a letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for a minimum of two references addressed to: Dr. Patrick Buzzini, Post-Doctoral Fellowship Search, Department of Forensic Science, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77340-2525.

Review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the search is completed.

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