New Mexico State University

Human Resources

Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry
Position Title/Posting #: Postdoctoral Fellow - Requisition #2009011132
Date Position Advertised: September 25, 2009
Salary: Commensurate with Education & Experience
Conditions: One Year appointment with option of renewal of up to two additional years.

Position Contingent upon Funding

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the university’s verification of credentials, individual’s eligibility for employment in the United States and other information required by federal law, state law, and NMSU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a criminal history.
Qualifications: Experience preferably in physical chemistry of surface phenomena, surface modification and analysis, nanofluidics. Familiarity with cell biochemistry, optical microscopy, electrochemistry, and scanning probe microscopy is a plus. Excellent writing, communication, and computer skills are a necessity.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS- Ph.D in Chemistry, preferably with an emphasis in physical chemistry of surface phenomena, surface modification and analysis, and nanofluidics in- hand by hire date.

Examples of Duties: Investigate hydrophobic behavior at nanoscale and its application to biosensors and drug delivery. The postdoctoral fellow will also assume a major role in writing manuscripts and research proposals, in addition to assisting with graduate students.

Benefits Offered: Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance,
long-term disability insurance, state educational retirement,
workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and
unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational
advancement.
Reply to/Deadline for Applications:
Submit letter of application, CV, transcripts, and three letters of reference to
Dr. Cynthia Zoski
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
MSC 3C, P.O. Box 30001
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
snsm@nmsu.edu
(575)646-1547

Evaluation of completed applications will begin October 9, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.

NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.


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