Postdoctoral Associate

Several Postdoctoral Associate positions are available at VT MEMS Laboratory (Director: Dr. Masoud Agah) to work on a transdisciplinary project to develop an intelligent Wearable Analyzer for Vapor Exposure (iWAVE), which is a highly advanced micro-engineered gas chromatography (¦GC) instrument for environmental monitoring.

The postdoctoral associates in these positions will work as part of a team/independently to conduct research for iWAVE development. Responsibilities include:
- Plan and conduct research.
- Assist with grant applications.
- Coordinate activities with other members of the VT MEMS lab and with other collaborators.
- Supervise students as needed.
- Pursue research goals with routine consultation but limited supervision.
- Assist in design, execution, and interpretation of research projects to gain practical experience in the field.
- Prepare professional presentations, reports, and publications.
- Engage in collaborative work with peers to achieve research objectives.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in engineering or (analytical) chemistry. PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.

Should have demonstrated research competency in any of the following categories:
Opportunity 1: MEMS fabrication, 3D printing and packaging of MEMS chips, integrated microsystems for gas analysis, analog/digital electronics.
Opportunity 2: Analytical and micro analytical chemistry with emphasis on GC, absorption and separation sciences, stationary phase coating/development, portable/MEMS- enabled gas chromatography.

Restricted

Commensurate with Experience

06/02/2023

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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