What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Fellow in Materials Science position at Harvard University?
Position
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Title
Postdoctoral Fellow in Materials Science
School
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Department / Area
Materials Science & Mechanical Engineering
Position Description
The Lewis Lab is seeking a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in one or more of the following areas : nanoparticle synthesis, colloidal science, rheology, or granular media. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of researchers supported under a new ARO MURI award. The goal of this project is to develop a fundamental understanding of the transient yielding and printing behavior of highly heterogeneous particle systems.
Basic Qualifications
Candidates must have a Doctorate degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Applied Physics by the time the appointment begins.
Additional Qualifications
Priority will be given to candidates with experience in particle synthesis, colloidal interactions, and rheological properties of dense particulate suspensions as well as a strong track record of prior research accomplishments, as demonstrated by high impact papers and / or patents.
Special Instructions
Interested applicants should send their application materials, including a CV, cover letter, research statement, 2-3 relevant publications, and names and email addresses of 3 references.
SEAS is dedicated to building a diverse and welcoming community, and we strongly encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups.
Contact Information
Jared Fujii
Faculty Coordinator, Lewis Lab
Contact Email
jfujii@seas.harvard.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
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