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Reseach Assistant Professor (Postdoctoral position), Department of Chemistry

American University · Washington, DCtodayverified 5 h ago

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Postdoctoral research on the flammability of materials with Dr. Fox's group at American University and NIST.

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Why it is interesting. Split work between an academic group and NIST national lab on fire science of materials

Might not be for you. Short initial appointment; reappointment depends on continued external funding

Deep specialist PhD-friendlyPostdoc bridge Works with universities

Core polymer rolePostdoc in Chemistry dept working with Dr. Fox's group and NIST on "flammability of materials"; PhD in chemistry, materials or engineering; colloidal chemistry preferred

Seniority
Postdoc
Work
On-site
Type
Postdoc
Degree
PhD
Role
Academic / Postdoc

Role details

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Science at American University invites applicants for a postdoctoral position at the rank of Research Assistant Professor. The qualified candidate will work predominantly with Dr. Douglas Fox’s research group and at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, MD on the flammability of materials. The initial appointment will be January 1, 2015 through August 31, 2015. Reappointments for two additional 12-month periods are contingent on continued external funding of the project and satisfactory yearly performance evaluations.

Applicants must have a PhD in chemistry, materials, engineering or a related field and be qualified to work at a national laboratory. Preference will be given to those with prior experience in fire science or colloidal chemistry.

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Does American University sponsor H-1B visas?

American University has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Reseach Assistant Professor (Postdoctoral position), Department of Chemistry role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Reseach Assistant Professor (Postdoctoral position), Department of Chemistry role at American University based?

This role is based in Washington, DC.

What degree is required for the Reseach Assistant Professor (Postdoctoral position), Department of Chemistry role at American University?

This role requires a PhD.