University of Missouri-Kansas City · 11 hours ago
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, Earth and Environmental Science, UMKC School of Science and Engineering
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Earth and Environmental Science to join the Minerals and Interfaces in Terrestrial environment High-Resolution Laboratory (MITHRIL). The position involves conducting original research on the interactions of minerals and critical elements, mentoring students, and preparing findings for publication.
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Responsibilities
Conducting original research on the interactions of minerals and critical elements in aquatic systems using mineral synthesis, X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, synchrotron X-ray and complementary approaches
Preparing scientific findings for conferences and peer-reviewed publications
Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
Assisting in laboratory management
Involving in grant proposal writing
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have received their PhD. or equivalent degree (in mineralogy, low-temperature/environmental geochemistry, aquatic, soil, or marine chemistry, or related discipline) and all formal requirements for a PhD. must be completed before the start of the appointment
A proven record of research accomplishments and have prior experience with wet chemistry and analytical techniques such as (XRD, SEM, TEM, Raman, UV-Vis, and/or ICP-OES/MS)
Demonstrated effective communication skills in a variety of settings. Applicants must write and converse fluently in English
Benefits
Generous leave
Health plans
Retirement contributions
Medical, dental and vision plans
Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses
Company
University of Missouri-Kansas City
UMKC, Kansas City’s only R1 public research university, is part of the University of Missouri System.
Founded in 1929
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.4MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationMissouri Department of Economic DevelopmentNational Institute of Standards and Technology
2023-11-09Grant· $2M
2023-04-20Grant· $0.15M
2022-09-20Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Amanda Davis MPA, CFRE
UMKC Foundation President & Chief Advancement Officer
Anna L. Simmons
* Partner, USFirst FLL Robotics at UMKC School of Computing & Engineering
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