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Nanoscience Postdoctoral Fellow

Staff

EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

The mission of the Nanoscience department is to prepare students from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds to conduct basic and advanced research in Nanoscience in industrial, governmental, or academic settings. Within this context, the Nanoscience Department provides a graduate-level trans-disciplinary educational and discovery research experience in nanosciences, sustainable nanosystems, innovation, and community-engaged outreach. It also works collaboratively with the Nanoengineering Department to achieve an integrated foundational research program in emerging high-impact areas. Scientists in this new and emerging field seek to comprehend, gather and organize knowledge of the nanoworld through careful observations and creative, visionary thinking. Nanoscience is a multidisciplinary field bringing together vast knowledge from mathematics and all the core sciences: physics, biology, chemistry, and their derivatives such as material science, pharmacology, neurochemistry, ecology, etc. Consequently, nanoscientists are scientists engaging in an organized activity of manipulation of materials at atomic, molecular, and macromolecular scales that are versatile and fluent in mathematics and the core sciences with a particular world view based on the synergy of these core sciences and on their derived applications to the macro world. Nanoscience is a new way of thinking about old things.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical research support for work in the Ahmed lab related to soft active matter research funded by NSF. Responsibilities include the synthesis, characterization, optical viewing, and tracking of motion of polymeric active matter systems.

Ph.D. in chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, engineering, or related field. Ability to maintain detailed, highly organized laboratory notebooks.

Experience in the field of soft active matter especially as it relates to low Reynolds number systems. Experience in PDMS micromolding, optical imaging and tracking of particle motion, and fabrication of polymer microstructures are highly desirable. Computational experience is not required but a plus.

Applicants must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. The application must be completed in full detail for your qualifications to be considered.
Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

• Name
• Company Name
• Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
• Email Address
• Contact Phone Number

$37,785 - $43,000

Nanoscience - 13202

06/27/2022

06/30/2022

Yes

1.000

Time Limited

• One year with possible reappointment

12

Exempt

40%

Sample synthesis and characterization

Utilize 3D printing, micro-molding, photolithography, and other tools to make samples.

40%

Optical viewing of motion, motion tracking and analysis

Record and observe motion of active matter samples. Analyze resulting data. Track and analyze motion. Perform computational modeling to supplement if needed.

15%

Data preparation, organization, and analysis

Maintain detailed and careful laboratory notebook; organize data across experiments and perform analysis of experimental results.

5%

Laboratory maintenance and upkeep

Maintain relevant consumables, the 3D printer, and optical viewing equipment. Assist in training lab members.

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - f, Hand Movement-Grasping - o, Holding - o, Finger Dexterity - o, Reading - f, Writing - f, Eye-hand coordination - o, Vision-Color Distinction - f, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - f, Vision-Visual inspection - o, Hearing - o, Talking - o, Standing - o, Sitting - o, Walking - o, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - o, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - o, Lifting-60-90 lbs. - r, Lifting-90 plus lbs. - r, Pushing/Pulling - o, Climbing-Stairs - o