What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemistry - Research Post-doctoral Fellow -JAJ/DJM Lab position at Brigham Young University?
Job Summary
Job Title: Chemistry - Research Post-doctoral Fellow - JAJ/DJM Lab
Posting Close Date: April 14, 2025 at 12:00am (MDT)
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Sunday, April 13, 2025
Position Start Date: May 1, 2025
Required Degree: PhD in Chemistry.
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience: 2-3 years (post undergrad) working with terahertz generation materials
Duties/Expectations:
- Develop, construct, and test layered structures for generation of terahertz light
- Develop new methods to characterize output from terahertz generation materials
- study using terahertz light to excite chiral motion in materials
This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
Documents required at the time of application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae and cover letter to the faculty application. All full-time faculty positions require a Mission Alignment Statement (see description below).
Refer to the Job Description for any additional required documents.
Mission Alignment Statement
BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).
Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education (https://aims.byu.edu/).
Employment Requirements
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
Equal Opportunity
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
