西北大学生物纳米材料研究博士后

Postdoc Position in Bio-Inspired Composite Materials : Evanston, IL

Employers:

Northwestern University  

Location(s):

Evanston, IL

Posted:

November 01, 2009

Expires:

June 30, 2010

Job Tag(s):

composites,nanocomposites,bioinspired,modeling,mechanics,chemistry,nanotechnology,postdoc

Description:

Applications are invited for postdoctoral positions at Northwestern University. Openings are available in the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Chemistry. Successful candidates will participate in a vibrant interdisciplinary research group and be involved in a Multi-University Research Initiative (MURI) pursuing bio-inspired nanocomposites design, fabrication, characterization, and modeling. The team includes scientists from the Northwestern International Institute for Nanotechnology, MIT, Nebraska and MER Corporation.

Requirements:

A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or a related field
Working experience in nanoscale science and/or engineering, including at least two of the following areas: Raman spectroscopy, confocal/electron microscopy, polymer chemistry, nanostructure synthesis, continuum/molecular dynamics/quantum mechanics modeling
Strong verbal and written communication skills.