POOL - Postdoctoral Researcher - 9334BR
POOL - Postdoctoral Researcher
POOL - Postdoctoral Researcher
Department:
Chemistry
Location/Division:
Lawrence
Reg/Temp:
Regular
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Position Overview
The Chemistry Department invites qualified Ph.D. chemists to submit applications, which will be reviewed by individual faculty members and placed in a pool for consideration for research positions in all fields of chemistry and related areas. To see a list of faculty members and their research opportunities please visit the following web site: http://www.chem.ku.edu/faculty/.
Job Description
40% Conduct research in the scientific area of a faculty member in the Chemistry Department and its affiliated researchers.
30% Prepare and present updates on ongoing research, provide written reports on research progress, participate in group meetings and present seminars to scientific community when asked.
20% Assist with supervision of graduate and undergraduate students with their research. Provide leadership to students and train them on proper procedures for all instruments and safety regulations in the laboratory setting.
10% Maintain an up to date file of current literature, referencing pertinent to the ongoing research project.
30% Prepare and present updates on ongoing research, provide written reports on research progress, participate in group meetings and present seminars to scientific community when asked.
20% Assist with supervision of graduate and undergraduate students with their research. Provide leadership to students and train them on proper procedures for all instruments and safety regulations in the laboratory setting.
10% Maintain an up to date file of current literature, referencing pertinent to the ongoing research project.
Required Qualifications
Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) records of accomplishment entered into CVs, (2) descriptions of research and educational experiences provided in application materials, (3) references, and/or (4) publications.
1. Ph.D in Chemistry or related discipline.
2. Strong research history in a field related to one or more of the Chemistry disciplines.
3. Excellent communications skills.
NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title or equivalent title, it is necessary to have the Ph.D. in hand. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an interim basis not to exceed 6-months. Appointment duration will be extended upon final verification of degree.
1. Ph.D in Chemistry or related discipline.
2. Strong research history in a field related to one or more of the Chemistry disciplines.
3. Excellent communications skills.
NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title or equivalent title, it is necessary to have the Ph.D. in hand. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an interim basis not to exceed 6-months. Appointment duration will be extended upon final verification of degree.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Substantial experience working as a member of a research team.
2. Supervisory experience in a laboratory setting.
3. Evidence of existing scientific collaborations.
2. Supervisory experience in a laboratory setting.
3. Evidence of existing scientific collaborations.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume and contact information for three references. If the department is interested in your application, you will be contacted and asked to supply the following information for the interview committee: a publication list, academic records and 2 or 3 of your publications.
Deadline/Review Date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing, continuous basis
Estimated Start Date: Ongoing - hires will be made on an as needed basis
Deadline/Review Date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing, continuous basis
Estimated Start Date: Ongoing - hires will be made on an as needed basis
Contact Information to Applicants
Advertised Salary Range
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Review Begins
10-Jul-2017