Research Associate

Found in: Talent US A C2 - 3 weeks ago

Chapel Hill, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Department:

Applied Physical Sciences - 318100

Career Area :

Research Professionals

Application Deadline:

04/16/2024

Position Type:

Temporary Staff (EHRA NF)

Position Title:

Research Associate

Position Number:

20063201

Vacancy ID:

N000733

FTE:

1

Hours Per Week:

40

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

05/01/2024

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

12 months

Be a Tar Heel:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Launched in 2013, the Department of Applied Physical Sciences (APS) is the first new science department in the College of Arts and Sciences in nearly 40 years. Including the Chapel Hill Analytical and Nanofabrication Laboratory (CHANL) and the graduate program in material sciences, Applied Physical Sciences has united numerous scientific entities on campus to further its mission of finding interdisciplinary solutions to real-world problems. Its newest endeavor, BeAM (Be A Maker), is a university-wide initiative that incorporates Making into research, education, and entrepreneurship. BeAM is comprised of several spaces, including a makerspace in Hanes Art Center, Carmichael Residence Hall, and a 3,400 square foot Makerspace in Murray Hall, all of which serve the entire UNC community.

Position Summary:

The Research Associate in Professor Jinsong Huang’s group in the Department of Applied Physical Sciences at UNC Chapel Hill is part of a dynamic research group with focus on perovskite materials and devices. The Huang group has state of the art facility with recently renovated labs, including four research rooms for material synthesis, material characterization, device fabrication, scaling up, optical and electronic measurements. The Huang group provides support for personal career development for a win-win scenario. The candidate will work on improving the performance of perovskite solar cells by understanding the materials, interfaces and device fabrication. Although device performance is the goal of the research in many projects, fundamental understanding is the soul of this group.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

B.S. in Chemistry, materials sciences/engineering, Perovskite Solar Cell, solid- state physics or closely related field, plus 3 years of hands-on experience working with perovskite solar cells, material synthesis, material characterization, device fabrication, scaling up, optical and electronic measurements. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

  • The candidate is expected to have evidence of academic excellence in inorganic chemistry, material science engineering, Perovskite Solar Cell, or solid-state physics.
  • An aptitude for troubleshooting lab instruments
  • Ability to work both independently and in teams
  • Detail-oriented and self-motivated
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

  • Independent thinking capability
  • Be willing to take on a wide variety of roles
  • Be able to identify potential hazards in the laboratory and undertake safe work practices
  • Have excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Be able to present information concisely
  • Be able to multi-task and set priorities to meet deadlines
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Be able to work with a diverse group of people
  • The candidate should have training in physical material science, physical chemistry, and photo physics. The candidate should have direct hands-on experience in fabricating high efficiency (>22%) perovskite solar cells and perovskite minimodules, design the material composition and process to make solar cells more efficient and stable.
  • B.S. in Chemistry, materials sciences, solid- state physics or closely related field, plus 3 years’ hands-on experience working with perovskite solar cells, material synthesis, material characterization, device fabrication, scaling up, optical and electronic measurements.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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