Location
US-NY-Potsdam
ID
2025-1157
Position Type |
Grant Funded
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Remote |
No
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Visa Sponsorship Eligible |
Yes
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Hybrid Role |
No
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Pay Range
USD $50,000.00 - USD $50,000.00 /Yr.
Overview
Conduct research related to the assigned research project including planning, data collection, data analysis, writing and submitting project reports and publications. Hire period for 8 months: May 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
Responsibilities
* Performs experimental work as part of the assigned project * Prepares reports and delivers presentations to sponsors * Complies with any requirements of the awarding authority * Makes detailed observations, analyses data and interprets results * Presents findings in peer-reviewed articles and scientific and technical meetings * Participates in grant writing activities and additional research opportunities * Prepares activity reports and contributes to writing papers which summarize research findings for peer-reviewed journals * Provides effective mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students * Keeps updates on related subjects and professional issues, in particular, developments in the specific subject area
Qualifications
Education: Required Qualifications: PhD degree in Analytical Chemistry or Material Science with demonstrated experience in electrochemistry, analytical, materials and environmental chemistry. Experience: Minimal Experience: * Demonstrated ability to perform electrochemical experiments, characterize materials systems, and develop sensing systems; * 2 years' work experience in an analytical chemistry/electrochemistry/material science lab with background on emerging contaminants detection; * 2 years' work experience with advanced manufacturing of materials and sensing systems * Strong oral and written communication skills; * Supervision/mentoring skills for graduate and undergraduate students.
Preferred Experience: * Strong record of scientific publications and independent research proposals; * Background in sensors, electrochemistry and material/colloid science; * Prior experience with mentoring undergraduates and graduate students * At least 5 years' experience in an analytical/material science/sensors lab; * Strong experience with the study of nanomaterial systems, especially functional polymer, metal and metal oxides;
Essential Skills
* Fundamental knowledge and basic techniques in electrochemistry, material science and analytical chemistry. * Documented excellent record of accomplishment of scholarly publications in the fields of sensing, electroanalytical chemistry and material science. * Experimental skills and theoretical/practical knowledge in electrochemistry and the development of sensing systems required; * Knowledge with material characterization and analytical method development or equivalent. * Strong written communication and presentation skills. * Personal characteristics such as effective team player, dependability, integrity, flexibility, adaptability, enthusiasm, ability to take initiative. * The ability to work effectively with team members.
Physical Demands
The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Health & Safety
Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University's Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.
Disclaimer Statement
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.
EEO Statement
Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities. All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records
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