What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post-Doctoral Research Scientist position at Elizabeth City State University?
Posting Details
Posting Summary
| Position Number | 6086-0000-0004-073 |
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| Classification Title | Post Doctoral Research Scientist |
| Working Title | Post-Doctoral Research Scientist |
| Division | Academic Affairs |
| Department/Unit | Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Technology |
| Section | Engineering Technology |
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Engineering Technology in the School of Science, Aviation, Health and Technology at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) offers undergraduate programs leading to Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering Technology. The Department also offers a M.S. in Mathematics with concentrations in Mathematics Education, Applied Mathematics, Community College Teaching, and Remote Sensing. The primary purpose of the unit is to provide quality higher education and cutting-edge research experience to our students. |
| Description of Work | The postdoctoral scholar will join a research group broadly working in the field of renewable energy storage system, sensors, and biosensors. The position will oversee all the activities of the project and will closely work with the project PIs to ensure successful completion of the project on time. The postdoctoral scholar will plan, organize, and direct the completion of specific goals, activities, and objectives of the project on time and within the allocated budget. The position will report to the project's Principal Investigators (PIs) on a weekly basis and provide updates on the progress of the project. Along with the PIs, the postdoctoral scholar will supervise any postdocs, graduate and undergraduate students working on the project. The postdoctoral scholar will coordinate the project activities with all the external project partners to ensure smooth and seamless execution of the project. Under the aegis of the project PIs, meeting with project stakeholders will be planned and conducted by the postdoctoral scholar based on a schedule decided by the project PIs. Quarterly or semi-annual progress reports will be prepared and submitted to the funding organization by the postdoctoral scholar on behalf of the project team. The position will also work with the PIs and other project personnel in preparing journal or conference manuscripts. |
| Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position | Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with faculty and students; ability to write reports; strong technical and analytical skills; and effective organizational skills and customer services skills necessary for a research-oriented environment. |
| Minimum Training and Experience | PH.D. in Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or related field. 0-5 years of relevant experience in materials and nanomaterial research. |
| License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation | |
| Management Preferences | |
| Position Recruitment Range | |
| Position Category | Staff |
| Position Status | Permanent Full Time |
| FLSA | Exempt |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | EHRA00480P |
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| Job Open Date | 08/12/2024 |
| Job Close Date | 09/03/2024 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
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| EHRA OSHR Statement | This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act. |
| AA/EEO Statement | Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. |
| Background Check Statement | Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report. |
| Eligibility for Employment | Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. ECSU is an E-Verify participant. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.ecsu.edu/postings/6777 |
