Puerto Rico: OPEN POST-DOCTORAL POSITION

About University of Puerto Rico – Institute for Functional Nanomaterials

The Institute for Functional Nanomaterials (IFN) brings together 49 active research nano scientists and engineers, from four campuses in Puerto Rico, into three thematically coherent research clusters: Functional Dispersed Nanostructures (Cluster I), Functional Nanostructures at the Interface (Cluster II), and Multifunctional Nanostructures (Cluster III).

Job Description

OPEN POST-DOCTORAL POSITION AT THE ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND MATERIALS DEPARTMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO – MAYAGUEZ

A Ph.D. level research position is available in nanotechnology to conduct research for isotope separation using cavitation and asymmetric flow field-flow fractionation techniques. Candidates will have experience in performing independent research investigations and effective personal skills to report to sponsors. Expertise in solid state physics, computational ab-initio methods, transmission electron microscopy and mass spectrometry is required. Prior experience in setting up and maintaining cavitation technology and asymmetric flow field-flow fractionation equipment is desired. Salaries are competitive. Length of appointment is anticipated to be 1 year with extension dependent on progress. Applications consisting of a cover letter, a comprehensive C.V. including the names and contact details of three referees should be sent electronically to carlos.marin3@upr.edu.