What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Fellow position at University Center for Academic Excellence at UNC Charlotte?
Position Information
General Information
Position Number POST 40 Working Title Postdoctoral Fellow Division Academic Affairs Department College of Science (Col) Work Unit Physics and Optical Science Work Location Grigg Building Vacancy Open To All Candidates Position Designation Post Doc Employment Type Temporary - Full-time Hours per week 40 Work Schedule Pay Rate 60,000 Minimum Experience/Education
The Postdoctoral appointee must have recently (within the last eight years) been awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.D., M.D.)
Required Qualifications/Experience
Ph.D. in Optics and Photonics or related majors.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
Job Purpose: To undertake research under the guidance of the Principal Investigator and support the supervision of any students who may be assisting with the research.
The Postdoctoral Researcher will design, organize and conduct highly specialized and advanced optical experiments in the Active Optics Lab at the Department of Physics and Optical Sciences.
BASIC FUNCTION
Performing experiments in the laboratory to support research projects in the Active Optics Lab, which includes but is not limited to setting up and characterizing experimental optical systems, managing the laboratory supplies and equipment, collecting/analyzing data, supervision of undergraduate and graduate students.
A Postdoctoral Fellow (“postdoc”) is a professional apprenticeship designed to provide recent Ph.D. recipients with an opportunity to develop further the research skills acquired in their doctoral programs or to learn new research techniques, in preparation for an academic or research career. In the process of further developing their own research skills, it is expected that Postdoctoral Fellows will also play a significant role in the performance of research at the University and augment the role of graduate faculty in providing research instruction to graduate students. A Postdoctoral Fellow works under the supervision of a regular faculty member, who serves as a mentor to the Fellow, and it is expected that the faculty mentor will impart the realities, and variety, of scientific careers, and will encourage experiences outside the laboratory to broaden postdocs’ aspirations. Within the confines of the particular research focus assigned by that faculty member, the Postdoctoral Fellow functions with a considerable degree of independence and has the freedom (and is expected) to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of appointment. Thus, the role of Postdoctoral Fellows is clearly differentiated from full-time technical employees.
Postdoc appointments are characterized by all of the following conditions:
Other Work/Responsibilities Necessary Licenses or Certifications Proposed Hire Date 03/01/2025 Contact Information Expected Length of Assignment 1 year Posting Open Date 01/03/2025 Posting Close Date Special Notes to Applicants
Posting Specific Questions
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Required Documents
General Information
Position Number POST 40 Working Title Postdoctoral Fellow Division Academic Affairs Department College of Science (Col) Work Unit Physics and Optical Science Work Location Grigg Building Vacancy Open To All Candidates Position Designation Post Doc Employment Type Temporary - Full-time Hours per week 40 Work Schedule Pay Rate 60,000 Minimum Experience/Education
The Postdoctoral appointee must have recently (within the last eight years) been awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.D., M.D.)
Required Qualifications/Experience
- Ph.D. in Optics or related field with interest in applied optics.
- Programming skills, including MATLAB
- Excellent skills for designing and conducting highly specialized and advanced optical experiments.
- Experience in structured light beams and applications.
- Applied research experience in own area or specialism
- Excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills
- Proven problem-solving skills
- A clear commitment to contributing to the research environment and producing high-quality research outputs
- Proactive, independent attitude
- Flexible and adaptive with a positive approach to managing substantial projects and associated resources
- A committed team-player
Ph.D. in Optics and Photonics or related majors.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
- Experience working in a research team environment
- Experience in writing research reports, publications or other relevant outputs
- A good understanding of the research environment in a university
- Experience in writing to publication standard or independently producing other research outputs
Job Purpose: To undertake research under the guidance of the Principal Investigator and support the supervision of any students who may be assisting with the research.
The Postdoctoral Researcher will design, organize and conduct highly specialized and advanced optical experiments in the Active Optics Lab at the Department of Physics and Optical Sciences.
BASIC FUNCTION
Performing experiments in the laboratory to support research projects in the Active Optics Lab, which includes but is not limited to setting up and characterizing experimental optical systems, managing the laboratory supplies and equipment, collecting/analyzing data, supervision of undergraduate and graduate students.
A Postdoctoral Fellow (“postdoc”) is a professional apprenticeship designed to provide recent Ph.D. recipients with an opportunity to develop further the research skills acquired in their doctoral programs or to learn new research techniques, in preparation for an academic or research career. In the process of further developing their own research skills, it is expected that Postdoctoral Fellows will also play a significant role in the performance of research at the University and augment the role of graduate faculty in providing research instruction to graduate students. A Postdoctoral Fellow works under the supervision of a regular faculty member, who serves as a mentor to the Fellow, and it is expected that the faculty mentor will impart the realities, and variety, of scientific careers, and will encourage experiences outside the laboratory to broaden postdocs’ aspirations. Within the confines of the particular research focus assigned by that faculty member, the Postdoctoral Fellow functions with a considerable degree of independence and has the freedom (and is expected) to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of appointment. Thus, the role of Postdoctoral Fellows is clearly differentiated from full-time technical employees.
Postdoc appointments are characterized by all of the following conditions:
- The appointee was recently (within the last eight years) awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.D., M.D.);
- The appointment is temporary;
- The appointment involves substantially full-time research or scholarship;
- The appointment is viewed as preparatory for a full-time academic and/or research career;
- The appointee works under the supervision of a faculty member; and
- The appointee has the freedom and is expected to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of appointment.
Other Work/Responsibilities Necessary Licenses or Certifications Proposed Hire Date 03/01/2025 Contact Information Expected Length of Assignment 1 year Posting Open Date 01/03/2025 Posting Close Date Special Notes to Applicants
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Where did you learn about this posting? (Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact Information for References
