Research Assistant Professor

Job Summary

About the role

The A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute and Professor Yury Gogotsi seek a Research Professor to lead a team of up to 50 students, postdocs, and visiting researchers focused on the development and applications of MXenes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to our group of up to 50 students, postdocs, and visiting researchers.
• Collaborate with academic and industrial partners on research projects.
• Offer guidance in the group’s research efforts in synthesizing and characterizing 2D materials.
• Expertly perform key research activities, including synthesis and characterization techniques for carbon nanostructures, Mo₂C, and other 2D materials, such as MXenes.
• Write research proposals and apply for research grants.
• Offer guidance and input as needed on all parts of the project, which includes electrochemistry applications, such as for water desalination.
• Perform typical physical demands, including sitting at a desk/table, standing, walking, and lifting ≤ 25 lbs.

Requirements

• Minimum of a PhD or Doctorate in Materials Science or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory or industrial manufacturing experience after graduation.
• Strong experimentalist with demonstrated hands-on laboratory experience.

Qualifications

• Career trajectory of a faculty position or research leader in industry with a keen ability to manage and mentor postdocs, students, visiting researchers, etc., in the lab.
• Self-starter, able to work independently and support graduate and undergraduate students.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English and ability to interact effectively with a broad range of colleagues.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a team.
• Strong background in materials science and engineering.
• Experience with 2D materials synthesis and characterization.
• Knowledge of electrochemistry applications.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Schedule

Full-time Faculty position classified as Exempt.