Post Doctoral - Research Scientist

Employer: Elizabeth City State University

Location: Elizabeth City, North Carolina, United States

Salary: Competitive Salary

Date posted: Jan 13, 2026

Position Type: Faculty Positions, Science & Mathematics, Engineering, Mathematics, Other Science & Technology

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Details

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Posting Details

Posting Summary

Position Number: 6086-0000-0004-082

Classification Title: Post Doctoral Research Scientist

Working Title: Post Doctoral - Research Scientist

Division: Academic Affairs

Department/Unit: Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Technology

Section: Engineering Technology

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Engineering Technology in the School of Science, Aviation, Health and Technology at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) offers undergraduate programs leading to Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering Technology. The Department also offers a M.S. in Mathematics with concentrations in Mathematics Education, Applied Mathematics, Community College Teaching, and Remote Sensing. The primary purpose of the unit is to provide quality higher education and cutting-edge research experience to our students.

Description of Work:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide quality higher education and cutting-edge research experience to our students.

Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position:

Knowledge of Piezoelectric Materials Ferroelctric Polymers, Semiconductors, Nanomaterials, at the level of Materials Fabrication, Characterization, and Computer Modeling of materials, i.e., continuum approach (Finite Element Analysis, Finite Difference Time Domain) and atomistic approach (Molecular Dynamics, Ab-initio calculations, and Semi-empirical). The candidate must have a strong publication record in the field.

Strong experience in silicon technologies, Processing silicon and other semiconductors, Fabrication of nanocomposites, Materials multi-scale characterization, Transmission electron microscopy, Spectroscopic methods, Nanoprobe analytical techniques, materials and process analysis through continuum modeling approach (Finite Element Analysis, Finite Difference Time Domain) and high-performance computing atomistic approach (Molecular Dynamics, Ab-initio calculations, and Semi-empirical)

Position requires strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with faculty and students; strong technical and analytical skills; ability to write technical reports; and effective organizational skills and customer services skills necessary for a research-oriented environment.

Minimum Training and Experience:

PH.D. in Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or related field. 0-5 years of relevant experience in materials and nanomaterial research.

Position Category: Staff

Position Status: Permanent Full Time

FLSA: Exempt

Job Open Date: 03/27/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.ecsu.edu/postings/7117