Postdoctoral Research Associate - Advanced Materials

Job ID: 290576
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs... (abbreviated for brevity, full details in original)

Location

Statesboro Campus, Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Dept of BioChemistry, Chemistry & Physics

Job Summary

The Postdoctoral Research Associate in Advanced Materials will work with Dr. Wenjie Li's research group on solid state materials synthesis and processing. The research focuses on cutting-edge advanced functional and structural materials, such as thermoelectric, high-entropy materials, elastocaloric, and solid-state hydrogen storage materials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct self-directed and directed research in the research project outlined above
• Design and implement high-impact research projects including but not limited to thermoelectric, high-entropy materials, elastocaloric, and solid-state hydrogen storage
• Set up and maintain experimental instruments and equipment
• Develop manuscripts and presentations containing results of assigned research findings
• Assist with development, edit and review project proposals, presentations, and reports
• Manage assignments to graduate assistants and undergraduate researchers as needed
• Oversee student researchers during laboratory experiments
• Oversee data analysis and data management
• Disseminate research results to scientific audiences through peer-reviewed journal articles, conference presentations, and other media

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
PhD in relevant field (materials science, chemistry, physics, etc.)

Required Experience
Author or co-author on publications in a closely related topic
Expertise in solid-state materials synthesis and processing broadly defined, such as mechanical alloying, melting techniques, sintering, etc.
Experience with common characterization techniques
Proficiency in text, graphics, and data processing software

Proposed Salary

$58,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three (3) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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Apply Before Date

Open until filled. Application review may begin on September 25, 2025.