Position Overview

Position Summary:

The Department of Physical Sciences at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher. The appointment is initially for one year, and can be renewed for two more years based on the availability of funding and continued satisfactory level of performance in the role. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Review of completed applications will begin on January 16th, 2023 and continue until position is filled.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Synthesizing and characterizing carbonyl-functionalized conjugated molecules for solar energy conversion at ENMU.
• Probing the nature and transport of charges along conjugated molecules by pulse radiolysis with time-resolved infrared spectroscopy at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
• Characterizing nanoscale blend morphologies by atomic force microscopy at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
• Summarizing findings and publishing results in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Presenting findings at research conferences.
• Supervising and/or collaborating with undergraduate and graduate students and collaborators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• A recent Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science, or related scientific or engineering field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience (via publication record including first author publications) in the noted organic synthesis and characterization methods
• Experience with solar energy conversion and photoelectrochemistry
• Project management and organizational skills and the ability to work as a team player
• Ability to communicate and present information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is sedentary in nature with 25 pounds of maximum weight to lift and carry
• Work during normal work hours and may include weekend and evening hours
• Work requires reaching, handling of objects with hands and/or fingers, talking, and/or hearing, and seeing
• Work may involve exposure to health hazards through the use of chemicals and instruments in the research laboratories

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the following responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Additional Information

Application Review Date: Open Until Filled

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page.

Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three references (Blind reference call will be made on applicants who become finalist for the position)
• Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

ENMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Eastern New Mexico University is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University’s non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2218. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please click https://www.enmu.edu/about/public-documents/title-ix/coordinator . New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu

• Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan

• Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia.

• Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision.
  

• Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company.
  
  

Paid Time Off

Medical leave is accrued at a rate of 12 working days per year up to a maximum of 130 working days.


Employee Educational Assistance Plan

Eastern New Mexico University offers a tuition waiver for regular employees and retirees. This program waives the tuition for one course (up to four credit hours) per semester. Employees' spouses may be eligible to use the tuition waiver during any semester that it is not being used by the employee.