Postdoctoral Researcher - Rapid City, United States - South Dakota Board of Regents

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Postdoctoral Researcher

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Logo Institution South Dakota Mines Working Title Postdoctoral Researcher Posting Number NFE02285P Department SDSMT-Nanoscience and Nanoengineering 1 Physical Location of Position (City) Rapid City Posting Text

The Nanoscience & Biomedical Engineering Department at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position within Dr.

Shan Zhou's research group. This is a full-time benefited position.

This position will conduct research in the area of in situ microscopy studies on soft materials including biomolecules (such as lipids), macromolecules, and nanoscale building blocks.

This position will be responsible for conceiving, designing, and conducting experiments, with an emphasis on using wet chemistry methods to prepare nanomaterials and soft materials for microscopy imaging, and operating atomic force microscope and transmission electron microscope.

This position will be expected to conduct data analysis, prepare publications, and present research findings in regional and national conferences.

A PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Nanoscience and Nanoengineering or equivalent is required. Prior experiences with atomic force microscopy, electron microscopy, lipid bilayer preparation, electrochemistry, and nanomaterials synthesis are highly preferred.

South Dakota Mines is a best-in-class STEM university that offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees located in Rapid City, the state's second largest city with a MSA population of over 158,000.

With 226 days of sunshine, 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails and nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, there is a lot to see and do.

People from around the world come here each year to see top attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens.

There's something for everybody

At Mines, our vision is to develop world-class leaders in science and engineering to benefit society through education, innovation, and engagement.

Nearly 2,500 students from every state and over 40 countries are represented on our campus. Mines is an affordable option with a great return on investment.

Known for our academic rigor, we maintain an average class size of 24 and our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and nationally competitive engineering teams.

These experiences make graduates highly sought after by industry and attributes to high starting salaries and 98% placement rate in the field of study.

Research at Mines encompasses four main areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering.

Entrepreneurship is highly valued and programming assists students and faculty to engage in entrepreneurial activities and transition scientific and technological innovations into viable products and business startups.

South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance.

Individuals interested in this position must apply online at .

Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at Review of applications will begin April 09, 2024.

Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Please attach a cover letter, resume, representative publications (up to three), and a list of three professional references (include name, mailing and email address for each reference).

Candidates are encouraged to directly contact Dr. Shan Zhou ) for more information.

Posting Date Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 04/09/2024 Advertised Salary $50,800 - $66,000 depending on education and experience Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours

8am - 5pm

Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires No Requirement If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota Mines does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment or the provision of service.

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Cognitive Requirements

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wet chemistry and microscopy lab

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