Post-Doctoral Scholar

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.

Responsibilities:
*Studying the interfacial physical and chemical processes that determine the mechanical properties of polymer composites.

*Using atomic force microscopy, Raman spectroscopy and other instrument to character composition and interactions at surface and interfaces.

*Preparing reports and manuscripts Mentoring graduate students and undergraduate students

Minimum qualification:
Doctoral degree in chemistry or materials science and engineering. 

Preferred qualifications:

Experience in the synthesis and characterization of polymeric materials, materials characterization instrumentation including AFM, SEM, TEM, Raman, etc.

Additional material required:

*Curriculum Vitae

*Cover Letter

Department
Office of Research - Nanoscience Technology Center

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Expected Salary
$57,000.00

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

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As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

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As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.