Postdoctoral Research Associate

Salary: $47,300.00 - $60,200.00 Annually
Location : Normal
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300607
Department: Chemistry
Opening Date: 06/09/2025


Description


Summary:
The selected candidate is expected to perform research on nanostructures in glasses, including glass preparation, material characterization, data acquisition, students training, manuscript preparation and conference presentations.



Examples of Duties


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on rare-earth ion doped glasses, work with students and assist the PI in all aspects of the work related to the research project and in teaching.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

• PhD in Physics or PhD in Chemistry or PhD in Materials Science.

Supplemental Information


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good knowledge in rare-earth spectroscopy, nanostructures in glasses and plasmon interaction studies.
• Skills in the use of data acquisition equipment and material characterization techniques and glass preparation.
• Ability to communicate well in English, write manuscripts and guide students.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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Do you have a PhD in Physics or PhD in Chemistry or PhD in Materials Science?

• Yes
• No

Required Question