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Norfolk State University (NSU) through exemplary teaching, scholarship and outreach, transforms lives and communities by empowering individuals to maximize their potential, creating life-long learners equipped to be engaged learners and productive global citizens.

NSU’s Center for Materials Research invites applicants for a grant-funded Postdoc / Lab Manager position,

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following :

1. Scientific research in the areas of (nano)photonics and (nano)photonics materials.

2. Training students to conduct research and assisting them with their research projects.

3. Equipment and lab maintenance, small-scale equipment repair, software installation, and communication with service engineers.

4. Purchase of equipment and supplies and communicating with vendors.

5. Writing technical reports and peer-reviewed publications.

6. Overseeing the lab safety.

• This is a grant-funded position, continued employment contingent upon the availability of funding.

EEO STATEMENT

NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Diversity Statement

Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a diversity statement that reflects their commitment to diversity and inclusion and details their experience working in diversity initiatives and / or with students from underrepresented groups.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Candidate must possess a Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.

2. Candidate should have knowledge and experience in research areas of (nano)photonics and (nano)photonic materials.

3. In particular, the applicant should have knowledge in (i) fabrication (such as thin film deposition), (ii) experiment (such an optical characterization and laser spectroscopy) and (iii) theoretical modeling (such as analytical modeling, usage of commercially available software packages, e.g. COMSOL, and written computer codes).

4. The applicant’s competency in research should be evidenced by peer-reviewed scientific publications and conference presentations.

5. The applicant should have knowledge in computers, have hands-on technical experience, and equipment maintenance skills.

6. The applicant should have good communication skills and be able to constructively communicate with students, colleagues and third parties.

Preferred Qualifications :

N / A

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