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Postdoctoral Scholar of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering [R0144070]

UNLV
Las Vegas, NV, US
$42.8K-$75K a year
Full-time

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Postdoctoral Scholar of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering R0144070 .

ROLE of the POSITION

This position is to perform research for a project funded by the Department of Energy for the ARPA-E ROSIE program to decarbonize ironmaking.

The primary job duty is to complete project milestones, which may include research tasks involving prototype design and fabrication, material characterization, electrochemistry, experimentation, simulation, and data analysis.

In addition, the job will involve cooperating with other team members, setting research timelines and schedules, budgeting research expenditures, and organizing meetings.

The Department is committed to increasing the diversity of its research personnel. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

PROFILE of the OFFICE OF POSTDOCTORAL AFFAIRS (OPA)

  • The mission of the UNLV Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is to enhance and support postdoctoral training and career development;
  • serve as the central resource office for postdoctoral questions and issues for faculty, supervisors, mentors, and prospective and current postdocs;

build a community for all UNLV postdocs; and provide professional development programs and networking events for postdocs.

UNLV currently employs postdoctoral scholars across a wide range of disciplines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a PhD from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and / or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Applicants must have experience in design and fabrication, and performing experiments to measure performance or characterize materials.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment.

They will use our to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Experience in performing electrochemical experiments, computer simulation of fluid flows with heat and mass transfer, life cycle analysis, technoeconomic analysis, and / or entrepreneurship is preferred.

SALARY RANGE

Salary range is $42,800 - $75,000, or commensurate with labor market and appointing authority’s availability of funds. Position is contingent upon funding.

Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision

No state income tax (if applicable)

Comprehensive retirement plan and voluntary benefits programs

Grant in Aid waives the non-resident fee for the employee and their eligible dependents at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

PERKS

Employee recognition and appreciation programs

Discounted tickets for UNLV athletics

Discounted tickets for and

discounts on and off campus

for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

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