Postdoctoral Research Scientist
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About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Position Number A09825
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department Chemistry
Campus Rose Hill
Location Onsite
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy here.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Bepler Chair Professor of Chemistry, the Postdoctoral Research Scientist will perform computational research and software development to support research and development of new f-element separation methods supported by the Department of Energy.
Essential Functions
Performs computational research, software development, and data processing to support research and development of new lanthanide and actinide separation methods.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Additional Functions
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Ph.D. or equivalent degree/experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Experience in scientific computer programming
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Python
Experience with f-element chemistry and/or separation science.
Experience with machine learning methods for chemistry.
Experience with SQL and flask for web database development.
Experience with computational modeling,
Minimum Starting Salary $65,000
Maximum Starting Salary $67,000
Qualifications
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number A606P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 03/22/2024
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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