Post-Doctoral Research Scientist

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers.

Posting Summary

Position Number: -082

Classification Title: Post Doctoral Research Scientist

Working Title: Post Doctoral - Research Scientist

Division: Academic Affairs

Department/Unit: Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Technology

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Engineering Technology in the School of Science, Aviation, Health and Technology at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) offers undergraduate programs leading to Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Engineering Technology. The Department also offers a M.S. in Mathematics with concentrations in Mathematics Education, Applied Mathematics, Community College Teaching, and Remote Sensing.

The primary purpose of the unit is to provide quality higher education and cutting-edge research experience to our students.

Description of Work: The primary purpose of this position is to provide quality higher education and cutting-edge research experience to our students.

Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position:

Knowledge of Piezoelectric Materials, Ferroelctric Polymers, Semiconductors, Nanomaterials, at the level of Materials Fabrication, Characterization, and Computer Modeling of materials, i.e., continuum approach (Finite Element Analysis, Finite Difference Time Domain) and atomistic approach (Molecular Dynamics, Ab-initio calculations, and Semi-empirical). The candidate must have a strong publication record in the field.

Strong experience in silicon technologies, processing silicon and other semiconductors, fabrication of nanocomposites, materials multi-scale characterization, transmission electron microscopy, spectroscopic methods, nanoprobe analytical techniques, materials and process analysis through continuum modeling approach (Finite Element Analysis, Finite Difference Time Domain) and high-performance computing atomistic approach (Molecular Dynamics, Ab-initio calculations, and Semi-empirical).

Position requires strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with faculty and students; strong technical and analytical skills; ability to write technical reports; and effective organizational and customer service skills necessary for a research-oriented environment.

Minimum Training and Experience: PH.D. in Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or related field. 0-5 years of relevant experience in materials and nanomaterial research.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:

Management Preferences:

Position Recruitment Range:

Position Category: Staff

Position Status: Permanent Full Time

FLSA: Exempt

Posting Number: EHRA
00528P

Job Open Date: 03/27/2025

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant:
• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers.

EHRA OSHR Statement: This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.

AA/EEO Statement: Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

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