About this role
Department
Ctr for Graphene Research & Innovation
Job Summary
Performs a limited range of duties with a principal assignment(s) for conducting research. Not eligible for tenure.
Job Description
Applicants are invited to apply for Research Assistant Professor positions in the Center for Graphene Research and Innovation at the University of Mississippi. The center specializes in fundamental and applied research related to graphene and other 2D materials.
The successful candidate will work with an interdisciplinary research team on utilizing graphene and graphene-like 2D materials for smart infrastructure applications (cement and asphalt), multifunctional polymer composites, membranes, structural foams, and self-sensing materials. The candidate's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the design, fabrication, and characterization of graphene-enabled materials for the above applications, as well as modifying the surface chemistry of graphene and improving its dispersion in polymers and other matrix materials. This position is available for one year with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon availability of funding.
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Job Responsibilities
- Mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students
- Preparing research results and writing manuscripts for publication
- Assisting with grant writing.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or a related field with specialty in graphene and graphene-like materials. Candidates should have strong experimental experience and a track record of successful research. The candidate is required to have good communication skills.
Applicants should submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names/contact information of three references.
Education Qualifications
PhD (Required)
Experience
Related Experience
Interview Requirement
Interview
Requirements
Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
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