Postdoctoral Researcher in Chemistry / Materials Science

Position Details

Position Postdoctoral Researcher in Chemistry / Materials Science Full Time/Part Time Full Time Job Type Term Appointment Position Summary
New Mexico Highlands University is an open admissions university with over 75% Hispanic, Native American, and African American students. NMHU serves approximately 2,800 undergraduate and graduate students at the main campus in Las Vegas, NM and another 1,300 students at centers in Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, and Albuquerque. Nearly 51% of students are at the Master’s level.

The NMHU Department of Chemistry ( https://www.nmhu.edu/landing-chemistry/ ) is approved by the American Chemical Society. We typically have 20-30 students in BS/BA Chemistry programs and 5-10 students in a thesis-based MS Applied Chemistry program. Major instrumentation includes 300 MHz NMR spectrometer, single-crystal X-ray diffraction setup with a cryosystem, LC-MS, GC-MS, GC- FID, IR and Raman spectrometers, TGA / DTA instrument, spectrofluorometers, solvent purification system, etc. Also available at NMHU is an HPC cluster.

New Mexico is an EPSCoR state. Chemistry faculty have been successful in major NSF funding (incl. Major Research Instrumentation and PREM grants).

An appointee in this position will be responsible for chemical synthesis and characterization of organic-inorganic hybrid materials including but not limited to metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and synthetic perovskites. Characterization of synthesized materials will include diffraction, spectroscopic, magnetic and thermal characterization and other methods.

An appointee should supervise both undergraduate and graduate students. He/she should present obtained results in form of research conference presentations and publications. Duties and Responsibilities
• Conduct research in the appropriate field of materials science and chemistry, publish findings in professional journals, and apply for extramural funding;
• Maintain regular attendance on campus; hold office hours as required; advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students;
• Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Job Requirements
Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or Materials Science ( ABD will be considered) with Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in chemistry, physics, or related field; publications in organic synthesis and characterization, good written and oral communication skills; experience in mentoring undergraduate students in research projects. Preferred Qualifications
Strong publication records. Knowledge of materials modeling and desire to collaborate with colleagues applying machine learning and artificial intelligence methods to predictions of materials structure – properties relations. Strong work ethic and motivation to lead multiple research programs. Special Conditions for Eligibility Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Expert knowledge in the relevant field of chemistry, ability to work independently;
• Effective research skills including the ability to use appropriate instrumentation and software;
• Ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse student body;
• Ability to work collaboratively with PREM and departmental colleagues. Physical Demands Working Environment Pay Rate $45,000 Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus EEO Statement
New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness.

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Posting Number AS526P Open Date 08/27/2021 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
A complete application must include: 1) A letter of application, 2) Curriculum vitae, 3) Research philosophy (1 page); 4) Unofficial copies of advanced degree transcripts. Online application must include names, phone numbers, and e‐mail addresses of three (3) professional references. References will be contacted in conjunction with a phone and/or on-campus interview and official transcripts should be requested upon acceptance of the on-campus interview. Quick Link https://nmhu.peopleadmin.com/postings/6907 Supplemental Questions

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1. Cover Letter/ Letter of Interest
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4. Statement of Research Plans
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