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Posting Title Postdoctoral Research Assoc - Mechanical Engineering Department UNT-Mechanical Engineering-130340 College/School College of Engineering Job Location Denton Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Retirement Eligibility ORP Eligible Additional Retirement Information For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.
Salary Information Department Summary The Department of Mechanical Engineering has a mission to provide a high quality education to our diverse student population through excellence and innovation in teaching and research in order to serve the scientific and engineering needs of the state of Texas and the nation. This will be achieved by a balance of formal course work, practical laboratory training, and research projects that encompass both the basic science and the applied aspects of Mechanical Engineering. The department offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering degrees.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.
Position Summary The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of North Texas is offering a post-doctoral Research Associate position to work on a federally sponsored fundamental science research project that is broadly focused on optical and electronic properties of nanomaterials, semiconductors, metamaterials, with laser micro/nanomanufacturing and general electromagnetic wave radiation physics.
Minimum Qualifications The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field and research experience in the fields that are related to the focus areas of the position. In addition, the candidate should have a proven track record of publications in relevant journals and conferences. Good written and communication skills are required.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred qualifications include optical and laser table instrumentation, electronics instrumentation, microscopy, strong analytical design, and theory skills. Must demonstrate self-motivation, strong interdisciplinary teamwork skills, and research student mentorship.
Required License / Registration / Certification Physical Requirements Ability to communicate Area of Specialty Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position. EEO Statement The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
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Description of Job Duty Computational simulation and theoretical research
Description of Job Duty Experimental instrumentation of optical devices
Description of Job Duty Proposal assistance and development
Description of Job Duty Publication and scientific dissemination
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Posting Number F1405P Special Instructions to Applicants For further inquiries, please contact Dr. Taeyul Theo Choi ( Tae-Youl.Choi@unt.edu) or Dr. Richard Zhang ( zihao.zhang@unt.edu).
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/77068 Position End Date (if temporary) 
