Postdoctoral position available

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> The Institute for Imaging and Analytical Technologies at Mississippi
> State University has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate
> with expertise in Transmission Electron Microscopy techniques as applied
> to the area of physical metallurgy.
>
> https://www.jobs.msstate.edu PARF# 6559
>
> See below for details:
>
> Position Description
> Postdoctoral Research Associate
> Institute for Imaging & Analytical Technologies
> Mississippi State University
>
> In order to properly serve the needs of the growing materials science
> and engineering research community at Mississippi State University
> (MSU), the Institute for Imaging & Analytical Technologies (I2AT) has an
> opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate with expertise in
> Transmission Electron Microscopy techniques as applied to the area of
> physical metallurgy. This Postdoctoral Research Associate will report to
> the Director of the I2AT, a university-wide core facility and research
> institute meeting all three missions of the university, research,
> teaching, and service.
>
> Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
> The applicant will be responsible for operation, training,
> consultation, scheduling, and routine maintenance of new
> state-of-the-art multi-user analytical transmission electron microscope
> within MSU*s I2AT. The applicant will primarily support TEM
> applications, but will also have the opportunity to learn/operate other
> imaging and characterization technologies (e.g. scanning electron
> microscopies, X-ray diffraction, scanning probe microscopy) available at
> the I2AT. In terms of professional development, the applicant will be
> encouraged to develop an independent research program, contribute to
> interdisciplinary research efforts, and direct graduate and
> undergraduate student research assistants. The applicant will also be
> expected to participate in the preparation of peer-reviewed journal
> articles, research proposals, and reports.
>
> Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
> The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in
> any engineering or physical science field and a strong background in
> materials characterization, imaging and diffraction techniques, EM
> theory and operation. Knowledge of other general imaging/analysis
> approaches is desired. The applicant must have a demonstrated ability to
> work independently, to work in a collaborative environment with a
> diverse group of colleagues, and to communicate effectively in written
> and oral formats.
>
> Additional Information
> This is a one-three year, 75% time appointment, leaving an opportunity
> for the post-doctoral associate to obtain a 25% appointment from
> teaching assignments or extramural research funding. Review of
> applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position
> is filled.
> Applicants should complete an online application at
> https://www.jobs.msstate.edu/ and upload a cover letter and current
> vitae. Applicants should also submit three letters of recommendation
> (mailed by the individual recommending the applicant under separate
> cover) and an official complete graduate school transcript. Letters of
> recommendation and transcripts should be mailed to Shauncey Hill,
> Business Manager, Institute for Imaging & Analytical Technologies,
> Mississippi State University, Box 6020, Mississippi State, MS 39762
> (shill_at_i2at.msstate.edu, 662-325-8739).
>
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