Research Associate

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), 403(b)

United States, North Carolina, Greensboro

Feb 13, 2025

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type	EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position	JSNN seeks an outstanding Postdoctoral Research Associate who will focus on developing nanostructured surfaces with varying topographies and chemistries and examine their efficacy in mitigating the attachment, growth, and persistence of various pathogens. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will fabricate 'ideal' interface arrays (of controlled topography and surface chemistry) on substrates that are compatible with multimodal imaging and spectroscopy of pathogen-material interactions including atomic force microscopy, optical imaging, electron microscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. In this role, the Postdoctoral Research Associate will work as part of an interdisciplinary team at NC A&T, in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory ( ORNL) and other partner Universities on a project that is funded by the DOE Biopreparedness Research Virtual Environment (BRaVE) initiative. The overarching goal of the project is to establish an integrated workflow that spans clinical and scientific institutions to enable a structure-guided design of bio-material interactions to optimize the abiotic-biotic interface. This position will reside in the Department of Nanoengineering, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering at North Carolina A&T State University. The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering ( JSNN) is an academic collaboration between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) and The University of North Carolina Greensboro ( UNC Greensboro). In addition, the JSNN core facility is a shared user facility located in a 105K sq. ft. interdisciplinary research building. JSNN is also one of the sites for the National Science Foundation ( NSF)'s National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure ( NNCI) program and part of the Southeastern Nanotechnology Infrastructure Corridor ( SENIC). JSNN core provides open access to more than 100 state-of-the-art equipment including fabrication, imaging, characterization, biological, analytical chemistry, and computational tools; specialized services; and expert staff.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit	The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering ( JSNN), is an academic collaboration between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) and The University of North Carolina at Greensboro ( UNCG). JSNN builds on the strengths of the universities to o?er innovative, cross-disciplinary graduate programs in the emerging areas of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering.
Minimum Requirements	PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Biological Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field. Experience in training users on equipment usage Excellent communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Experience working in science research facilities with knowledge of equipment usage Demonstrated expertise working with pathogens.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	5 years of experience working on Nanotechnology equipment Demonstrated experience in excellent customer service At least 3 years of training experience Experience in writing standard operating procedures Ability to work with researchers from broad backgrounds (science to engineering) Experience in fabrication and/or characterization of nanostructured and/or chemically modified surfaces. Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas - microbiology, optical, atomic force, or electron microscopy, along with associated image analysis techniques toward characterization of pathogen-surface attachment. Demonstrated experience working with biological systems, particularly pathogens, and biofilms. Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and in large collaborative teams across institutions; Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.	On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title	Research Associate
Position Number	001348
Recruitment Salary Range	Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA	Exempt
Appointment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track	No
FTE	40 hours/week, 12 months
If Time Limited, Appointment Length	10/31/2026
Organizational Division	Nanoengineering
Organizational Location	JSNN
Organizational Unit	JSNN MBE Laboratory

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	EPA2563
Open Date	02/13/2025
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled	03/21/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search
Date Position Available	02/13/2025
Special Instructions to Applicant	You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. *Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.* Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity. Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more: Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC - Health Benefits NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
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