Profile of the dept. or college (Not required) Insert Name Here: Materials Science Engineering
The Opportunity (Job description):
Design and predict advanced materials for electronic and energy applications; Explore useful structruce-property-synthesis relationships in materials; Advance the atomic-level understanding of diffusion kinetics in solids; Publish results in peer-reviewed high-impact journals and present research findings at professional meetings; Co-advise graduate and undergraduate researchers as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications:
Demonstrated expertise in density functional theory calculations and hold (or expect to obtain soon) a PhD in computational materials physics or a related field; Excellent oral and written communication skills; The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications:
knowledge on first-principles theory of thermodynamics and kinetics; defects in solids; experience in high-throughput first-principles calculations; semiconductor physics.
Any inquiries regarding the position should be directed to Prof. Liping Yu ( [email protected] ).
Additional Application Materials Required:
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
Applications should include: (i) a cover letter, (ii) detailed Curriculum Vitae, (iii) a short (1-2 pages) research statement, and (iv) contact details for at least two references. Review of applications will begin immediately. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for online interviews.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
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Are Benefits Important to You?
State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.
Department
College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) - Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Type of Appointment
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Expected Salary
$57,000.00
As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email [email protected].
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