Postdoctoral Research Associate
Materials Science Institute
Posting: 8340AB
Closes: Open Until Filled
Terms of Appointment
Position title: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Appointment percent: 100%
Type of appointment: Fixed-term
Annual base rate/range: $35,000-$38,000
Annual Basis: 12
Starting date: January 2009
Essential Functions
Two positions, affiliated with the Safer Nanomaterials and Nanomanufacturing Initiative (www.greennano.org), focus on developing greener synthesis methods to produce metal and semiconductor nanoparticles and determining the design rules for safer nanomaterials through investigation of the bio-nano interface. One position aims to develop new synthetic methods and nanomaterials for these studies. The other position focuses on the structural characterization of nanomaterials and of the bio-nano interface. Both positions provide opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and academic-industry partnership, and access to state-of-the-art facilities with the Lorry I. Lokey Laboratories.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
A PhD in chemistry, materials science, or related field is required.
Description of the University and the Community
Located 110 miles south of Portland, the University of Oregon has an enrollment of 20,000. The Eugene metro area (pop. 215,000) is in a region noted for its dynamic quality of life and progressive cultural environment. We are about an hour's drive from the Pacific coast and the Cascade Mountains. The University is an AAU research institution and a member of the Pac-10 conference.
Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
Application Procedure and Closing Dates
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and arrange for three reference letters to be sent electronically to Carol Hanson at carolhan@uoregon.edu. Review will begin on or after 12/1/08.
An equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.