Postdoctoral Researcher- Gu Research group

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher- Gu Research group.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division Polymer Science and Engineering

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded Yes

Posting Close Date September 3, 2024

Applicants should send their CV together with a cover letter explaining his/her interest in the

position and at least two reference letters to: Dr. Xiaodan Gu (xiaodan.gu@usm.edu)

Job Summary:

This job covers broadly organic electronic device engineering and testing. The candidate will coordinate research activities, research personnel, laboratory activities, communications with research sponsors, perform data analysis, and write and oral dissemination of research results.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of this job which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties or requirements are essential job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or closely related discipline with extensive materials characterization experience. The candidate should also possess a strong background in polymeric materials’ property. The candidate is expected to be self-motivated and capable of working collaboratively in a team environment with scientists and engineers representing a variety of different backgrounds, skills, and experience levels. Successful candidates will be knowledgeable in device processing and characterization. The ability to think independently, work well with others, present unbiased evaluations of data and other information in technically complex situations, and technical writing and presentation skills for both scientific and non-scientific personnel are critical. A strong record of publication in peer-reviewed publications is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• The candidate will need knowledge for polymer physic and related device characterization skills.

  Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in one or more of the following experimental techniques would be strongly preferred: device fabrication for organic solar cell, thin film transistors, and bioeletronics.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

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As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.