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at the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience


Post-Doctoral - POSITION OPENINGS

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITIONS -NANOSCALE MAGNETIC MATERIALS, NEBRASKA CENTER FOR MATERIALS AND NANOSCIENCE
Applications are invited for two or more senior postdoctoral research associate positions available immediately in the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience and the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The positions involve research on nanoscale magnetism including structures, new magnetic materials and phenomena; advanced magnetic sensors and magnetoelectronic devices; and materials for energy. Research involves synthesis, nanofabrication and modeling of magnetic structures. Candidates are sought with experience in low-temperature and high-field magnetization, spin-transport, x-ray diffraction and related measurements. Project leadership, ability to function in a team of university and external researchers, and good communication skills are critical, as is the ability to work in the United States without delay. Candidates with appropriate credentials should apply immediately on-line at https://employment.unl.edu requisition F_130086, click on "Apply to this job", complete form and attach required documents. Review of applications will begin April 14, 2013, and the positions will remain open until suitable candidates are found. Candidates should submit on-line a Cover Letter, Vita including list of publications, and the names of three references. These one-year positions are renewable annually, subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funds.

Postdoctoral Research Associate & Graduate Student Associate Positions Available - in the research of organic solar cell and organic thin film transistors in the “Organic electronics and nanoelectronics lab” at Dr. Jinsong Huang’s lab, University of Nebraska Lincoln. Postdoc applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in the field of solid state electronics. Applicants with a strong background in the experiment aspects of any of these fields: OFET, photovoltaic, photodetector,  pyroelectric or thermal electric devices are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should send a copy of CV and cover letter to Dr. Huang via email: jhuang2@unl.edu. Graduate student candidates with background in physics,  chemistry, materials are encouraged to apply.

Postdoctoral Position in Thermoelectric Properties of Polymers - Research in the field of nanoscale studies of thermoelectric phenomena in electroactive polymers is available in the group of Prof. A. Gruverman, University of Nebraska, Lincoln (http://physics.unl.edu/~agruverman/index.shtml). Research will be focused on the pyroelectric, thermoelectric and photovoltaic properties of a variety of technologically polymer materials, including ferroelectric, by scanning probe microscopy (SPM). Research will also involve fabrication of polymer nanostructures and modeling of their thermoelectric and photovoltaic behavior. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with good communication skills. Interested applicants should send a copy of CV, cover letter and a list of at least two references to Prof. A. Gruverman (Email: alexei_gruverman@unl.edu Tel: +1-402-472-4788).

POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS in NANOSCALE MAGNETIC MATERIALS at the NEBRASKA CENTER FOR MATERIALS AND NANOSCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - Applications are invited for several postdoctoral research scientist positions available immediately in the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience and the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The positions involve research on nanoscale magnetism including structures, new magnetic materials and phenomena; advanced magnetic sensors and magnetoelectronic devices; and materials for energy. Research involves synthesis, nanofabrication and modeling of magnetic structures. Further information can be found at the NCMN website (http://www.unl.edu/ncmn/) under faculty descriptions of Professors D.J. Sellmyer, S.H. Liou and R. Skomski. Candidates are sought with experience in low-temperature and high-field magnetization, spin-transport, x-ray diffraction and related measurements. Project leadership, ability to function in a team of university and external researchers, and good communication skills are critical, as is the ability to work in the United States without delay. Candidates with appropriate credentials should apply immediately by e-mail to Cindia Carlson-Tsuda at ccarlson-tsuda2@unl.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the positions will remain open until suitable candidates are found. Candidates should send Vita, list of publications and arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted. These one-year positions are renewable annually, subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funds.

The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.

Graduate / Undergraduate Student - POSITION OPENINGS

Static and Dynamic Properties of Ultrathin Multiferroic Structures at the Nanoscale and Thermoelectric Properties of Electroactive Polymers - If you are interested in cutting edge research in the physics of oxide materials and electroactive polymers and would like to pursue studies aimed at understanding the nanoscale ferroelectric and thermoelectric phenomena, a ferroelectric group at the Department of Physics and Astronomy has two graduate student positions. We are searching for enthusiastic candidates with interest in controlling and characterizing condensed matter materials at the nanoscale level using advanced scanning probe microscopy (SPM) techniques. The students will have access to state-of-the-art SPM equipment, collaborate with internationally recognized researchers, and develop contacts with the national research community. If you want a career in this hottest area of condensed matter science and nanotechnology, our group is for you! Graduate student candidates with background in physics, chemistry, materials science, bioengineering, mechanical engineering are encouraged to apply. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Prof. A.Gruverman (Email: alexei_gruverman@unl.edu; Tel: +1-402-472-4788).

Outreach Fellowship Application

Undergraduate Education/Outreach Nanoscience Fellowship
Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

NCMN is looking for looking for an Undergraduate Education Outreach Assistant will take part in communication of the principles and applications of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology to the public as part of a multidisciplinary team of University of Nebraska faculty, students, and staff.  The education and outreach activities will involve making presentations to people outside of the university, such as schools, museums, public events, shopping malls, and fairs. The education and outreach activities will involve making presentations to people outside of the university, such as schools, museums, public events, shopping malls, and fairs.

The requirements for the position are:  current enrollment in a science, engineering, education or journalism  undergraduate program; energy and enthusiasm.  All necessary training will be provided as part of the program. The position pays approximately $10 per hour.  Hours will vary, but expect to work 3-8 hours per week during the semester and possibly more hours during breaks and the summer. Please fill out the application form, attach a résumé or curriculum vitae, if available, and send your application to Terese Janovec (email: tjanovec3@unl.edu/ phone (402) 472-2716).