Administrative Non-Classified Position
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Job Number:
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Y13040 |
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Job Title:
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Nanoscale Sensing/Analytics |
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Department:
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Ralph E Martin Department of Chemical Engineering (CHEG) |
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Posted Date:
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08/29/2012 |
Closing Date:
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01/31/2013 4:30 p.m.
(or until position filled) |
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Annual Salary:
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Commensurate to education and experience |
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Description:
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The successful candidate will work as a member of a new research team applying fundamental principles of transport phenomena to applications in nano- and biotechnology related to spectrophotometrics which will ultimately benefit biomedicine and human health. Fabrication, characterization, and modeling of electromagnetically-active nanoscale sensing/analytic platforms is central to this effort. This person will be expected to mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers and manage existing research awards in cooperation with collaborators. This person will be expected to submit proposals in their area of expertise to secure additional research funding. This person may also help teach classes, give lectures, and enhance undergraduate and graduate research experiences in the department. This is a full-time, 12-month position with paid vacation and fringe benefits. |
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Minimum Requirements:
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PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent. Experience fabricating, characterizing, and modeling nanotechnologies related to biotechnology and spectrophotometrics with application to biomedicine and human health is required. |
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Preferred Qualifications:
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The ideal candidate should have one to three years of experience modeling mass and energy balances and transport phenomena, characterizing recombinant protein and DNA constructs, and developing related optical, microscopic, and spectrophotometric tools. Excellent written and oral communication skills are preferred. Candidates with prior experience in microscopy, chromatography, catalysis, and kinetics are preferred. Important qualifications include: a successful publishing record in one or more areas listed above, experience in mentoring graduate and undergraduate researchers, managing research expenditures, and collaborating with faculty on existing research awards. |
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Where To Apply?
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Interested candidates should submit their CV, a copy of official transcripts, and three references (letters of recommendation preferred) to:
Dr. D. Keith Roper
Ralph E Martin Department of Chemical Engineering
3202 BELL Engineering
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
dkroper@uark.edu
comp.uark.edu/~dkroper/
The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States. All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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