Postdoctoral Research Associate - Advanced Materials

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Advanced Materials

Job : 290576
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 'high research' university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

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Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of 'America's Best-In-State Employers' for 2025.

Statesboro Campus, Statesboro, GA

Dept of Bio Chemistry, Chemistry & Physics

The Postdoctoral Research Associate in Advanced Materials will work with Dr. Wenjie Li's research group on solid state materials synthesis and processing. The research focuses on cutting‑edge advanced functional and structural materials, such as thermoelectric, high‑entropy materials, elastocaloric, and solid‑state hydrogen storage materials.

• Conduct self‑directed and directed research in the research project outlined above
• Design and implement high‑impact research projects including but not limited to thermoelectric, high‑entropy materials, elastocaloric, and solid‑state hydrogen storage
• Set up and maintain experimental instruments and equipment
• Develop manuscripts and presentations containing results of assigned research findings
• Assist with development, edit and review project proposals, presentations, and reports
• Manage assignments to graduate assistants and undergraduate researchers as needed
• Oversee student researchers during laboratory experiments
• Oversee data analysis and data management
• Disseminate research results to scientific audiences through peer‑reviewed journal articles, conference presentations, and other media

• Educational Requirements
  • PhD in relevant field (materials science, chemistry, physics, etc.)
• Required Experience
  • Author or co‑author on publications in a closely related topic
  • Expertise in solid‑state materials synthesis and processing broadly defined, such as mechanical alloying, melting techniques, sintering, etc.
  • Experience with common characterization techniques
  • Proficiency in text, graphics, and data processing software

$58,000 (exempt position paid on a monthly basis)

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three (3) Professional References

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• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Effective…