Postdoctoral Fellow
- Employer
- University at Buffalo, RENEW Institute
- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Salary
- Salary/compensation will be dependent on educational background and experience.
- Closing date
- Jan 13, 2020
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- Discipline
- Physical Sciences, Materials Science
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Postdoc Fellowship
- Organization Type
- Academia
Job Details
RENEW INSTITUTE
RENEW POST DOCTORAL FELLOW
The University at Buffalo (UB) RENEW (Research and Education in eNergy, Environment and Water) Institute is a university-wide and interdisciplinary initiative, focusing on complex energy and environmental issues, as well as the social and economic ramifications (https://www.buffalo.edu/renew.html).
The Director of the Institute has a postdoctoral position available in the area of advanced materials synthesis and characterization for electronic, energy, environment and water applications. Candidates with the following scientific and technical backgrounds are of interest – (1) Significant experience with heteroepitaxial growth and characterization of complex, multicomponent films using chemical solution processing for various functional applications; (2) Significant experience with 2D materials and heterostructures including growth and characterization as well as device fabrication. Experience with heteroepitaxial growth of 2D materials and devices.
Minimum Qualifications:
A doctorate in a relevant science or engineering discipline. Two years prior work experience in a postdoctoral position is highly desired. A strong record of research publication and experience in writing grant proposals is desired. Ability to work independently is required. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary/compensation will be dependent on educational background and experience.
About UB: The University at Buffalo is the largest and most comprehensive university in The State University of New York (SUNY) system, with about 20,000 undergraduates, 10,000 graduate students, and 1600 full-time faculty. Buffalo is located in New York State’s second-largest metropolitan area, known for its friendly residents, world-class cultural institutions, and international flavor. RENEW faculty are located on the UB North and South Campuses, in or adjacent to suburban Amherst, an area that combines outstanding public schools and services with a surprisingly low cost-of-living. Downtown Buffalo, with eclectic neighborhoods, the Lake Erie waterfront, and vast cultural resources, is 15 minutes away by car. The awe-inspiring Niagara Falls is also just 20 minutes away.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Company
The University at Buffalo (UB) RENEW Institute is a university-wide, multidisciplinary research institute that focuses on complex energy and environmental issues, as well as the social and economic issues with which they are connected.
As a major public research university, UB is committed to addressing regional and global energy and environmental challenges through enduring scholarship and intellectual innovation. The RENEW institute address this university mission and is dedicated to research and education on globally pressing problems in energy, environment and water. One of the most expansive initiatives launched by UB in recent years, RENEW (Research and Education in eNergy, Environment and Water) harnesses the expertise of more than 100 faculty members across seven schools and colleges and add more than 20 new faculty and senior staff members.
RENEW unites researchers and builds upon the strengths of faculty from seven UB schools and colleges. The goal is to create transformative change through research, education and community engagement activities. The institute’s over-arching goal is to advance Energy, Water and Environmental Sustainability as a foundation for a Regenerative Economy. The institute’s strategic planning process resulted in the creation of five interdisciplinary focus areas that leverage existing UB faculty strengths and UB facilities. These are - Next-Generation Materials and Technologies for Energy, Environment & Water Sustainability; Freshwater Coastal Ecosystems and the Blue Economy; Sustainable Urban Environments; Environmental Exposures, Genomes and Health and Climate Change and Social-Economic Impacts.
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