Postdoctoral Research Associate, CNRE

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Employment Status: Full Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/8

Salary Range: $26.00- $32.97 per hour

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is currently seeking a responsible individual to fill the position of postdoctoral scholar for a federally funded research and education center. Our newly established Center of Nanotechnology Research and Education (CNRE) seeks a postdoctoral scholar to assist in multiple center activities. CNRE provides opportunities to work in exciting and high-impact research fields such as nanoscale electronics, spintronics, magnetic materials, and solar cells.

The successful candidate will be supervised by experienced and internationally renowned faculty advisors. The postdoctoral candidate may have the opportunity to collaborate with the nearby National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and other industrial partners, thereby building their network for career advancement. This position is available in Prof. Pawan Tyagi’s group at UDC.

This position is primarily a temporary/training role in which the incumbent plays a substantive role in planning and conducting research by using quantitative and qualitative methods to collect, analyze, and report data activities. In collaboration with the Principal Investigator, this role will participate in the planning of independent research, analyze and interpret data, publish results, represent the university at conferences and meetings, and may develop new theories and methodologies.

This position may also assist the Principal Investigator in leading and directing the work of lower-level research staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

A successful postdoctoral scholar is responsible for:

• Conducting high-quality research in their area of interest.
• Working closely with graduate and undergraduate students and contributing to joint projects.
• Participating in teaching and outreach activities and programs.
• Presenting and publishing research findings at conferences and in peer-reviewed publications.
• Preparing progress reports for funding sources.
• Seeking external funding to support and expand research activities to enhance the prestige and visibility of the University and initiate research projects with government, private sector, public entities, and the community.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Doctoral degree in a related field.
• Eligible to work legally in the USA.
• Highly self-motivated and self-directed.
• Exemplary problem-solving skills: ability to work independently as well as in teams.
• Proficient in written and verbal communications.

Condition of Employment: This is a sponsored program appointment. The duration of this appointment is subject to grant fund availability.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Depending upon the length of appointment, selectees may or may not be eligible for full benefits such as health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave, and may not be eligible for the University of the District of Columbia’s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily…