Postdoc
Position overview
Position title: Postdoctoral ScholarApplication Window
Open date: September 29, 2022
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Nov 2, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Friday, Jun 30, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Sustainable Catalysis and Materials laboratory (www.the-sustainable-lab.com) in the Bourns College of Engineering has an opening for a postdoctoral scholar position in the area of solid oxide fuel cells with a particular focus on synthesis, electrochemistry, and characterization. This position will be in collaboration with a DOE Energy Frontiers Research Center on clean energy technologies.
The initial appointment would be for one year, with the possibility to renew for up to two more years based on the research performance. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience; the annual salary starts from $55,632 up to $66,600 based on the University of California regulations. More details can be found at https://graduate.ucr.edu/postdoctoral-studies.
This position requires a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Material Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Environmental Engineering. Candidates should be familiar with writing protocols, managing day-to-day implementation of protocol procedures, ensuring quality data acquisition, analyzing multilevel repeated-measures data, writing manuscripts, and collaborating with students.
To apply, applicants will need to submit a cover letter (describe how the position relates to his/her academic experiences and previous accomplishments), curriculum vitae, three letters of references, and a contribution to diversity statement, via AP Recruit at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01660. Full consideration will be given to those who apply by November 2, 2022; however, the position is open until filled. The position will begin January 1, 2023.
Department: https://www.cee.ucr.edu/
Qualifications
Must have a Ph. D. in Chemistry, Material Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
Candidates should be familiar with writing protocols, managing day-to-day implementation of protocol procedures, ensuring quality data acquisition, analyzing multilevel repeated-measures data, writing manuscripts, and collaborating with students.
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a “Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence”, we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3-5 letters of reference required
Provide three letters of reference
Help contact: trudil@ucr.edu
Campus Information
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
University of California COVID-19 Vaccination Program Policy
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy (https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19). All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.