Post-Doc Research Associate
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Applied Physical Sciences - 318100

Posting Open Date:

09/26/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Title:

Post-Doc Research Associate

Vacancy ID:

PDS003978

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Work Location:

Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

12 Months

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Launched in 2013, the Department of Applied Physical Sciences (APS) is the first new science department in the College of Arts and Sciences in nearly 40 years. Including the Chapel Hill Analytical and Nanofabrication Laboratory (CHANL) and the graduate program in material sciences, Applied Physical Sciences has united numerous scientific entities on campus to further its mission of finding interdisciplinary solutions to real-world problems. Its newest endeavor, BeAM (Be A Maker), is a university-wide initiative that incorporates Making into research, education, and entrepreneurship. BeAM is comprised of several spaces, including a makerspace in Hanes Art Center, Carmichael Residence Hall, and a 3,400 square foot Makerspace in Murray Hall, all of which serve the entire UNC community. Experience in biophysics and material science is a plus!

Position Summary:

This postdoc position will be conducting research in perovskite solar cells and detectors development to achieve high performance and long stability with a long-term goal of commercializing the technology. The candidate will collaborate with industry and national labs to meet the milestones

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

PhD in STEM field

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

PhD in STEM field

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

The candidates should have solid academic background in inorganic chemistry, material
science, or solid-state physics. The candidate should have direct experience in metal
halide perovskites and solar cells. The candidates should have evidence of academic
excellence, good communication skills, collaborative working attitude, and independent
thinking capability.

Special Instructions:

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