Last Date: 03/05/2024.
| Job Category | Postdoctoral Scholars |
|---|---|
| Primary Function of Organizational Unit | Physics is a science that deals with matter, energy and their interactions. The Physics Department at East Carolina University offers undergraduate programs leading to the BS that prepare students for traditional careers in Physics. We also offer more flexible programs leading to the BA and the BS in Applied Physics (BSAP) that can result in careers in numerous professions including engineering and medicine. The Department also presents a range of courses that address the Liberal Arts Foundation requirements in the natural sciences for undergraduate students in disciplines other than Physics.At the graduate level and in research, the major emphasis is on the application of Health Physics approaches to the life sciences. We offer programs leading to the MS with options in Applied Physics and Medical Physics, the latter in close collaboration with the Department of Radiation Oncology of the Brody School of Medicine. We also offer a Ph.D. program in Biomedical Physics. In keeping with the biological and medical emphasis of these graduate programs, the research of many of our faculty is oriented towards Biological and Biomedical Physics, two of the fastest growing subdisciplines of the profession. Our research interests include experimental, theoretical and computational approaches to problems in acoustics, lasers, spectroscopy and atomic beams. Our faculty collaborate with colleagues in many other units including Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and the Brody School of Medicine, as well as at other institutions.Physics is not the easiest field of study within the University, but the dynamic, multidisciplinary environment of the ECU Physics Department, makes it one of the most interesting and rewarding. |
| Job Duties | The postdoctoral scholar will work in the OSL/TL dating laboratory at East Carolina University as part of the NSF funded project “Holocene and late Pleistocene stream deposition in the McMurdo Dry Valleys, Antarctica as a proxy for glacial meltwater and paleoclimate.”The McMurdo Dry Valleys are the largest ice-free region in Antarctica and home to a seasonally active stream system. Streams are fed by summer meltwater from local glaciers and snowbanks, and are therefore closely tied to summer climate conditions, such as air temperatures, ground temperatures, winds, and incoming solar radiation. Deposits from these streams can answer questions about past climate in these regions. Goal of this project is to acquire a record of stream activity for the Holocene and late Pleistocene spanning the three largest of the McMurdo Dry Valleys. The project includes field work in the Antarctic Dry Valleys and dating of fluvial sands and cobbles via optically stimulated luminescence. The physics department at ECU hosts a state-of-the-art luminescence dating laboratory comprising among others a dedicated rock and sediment preparation facility, a high precision Ge detector gamma spectrometer, and a Risø TL-DA-20 reader.The postdoctoral scholar is responsible for independent and collaborative development, implementation, and analysis of scientific research in the discipline of luminescence dating and dosimetry. Responsibilities include management of all aspects of this research project. Duties include: preparation for the field trip, field work and sample collection, sample preparation for luminescence dating, sample characterization and measurement, data entry / data analysis, report writing, supervising of undergraduate research students and graduate research students, and the development of independent and collaborative presentations and publications with minimal supervision.Scholars are expected to demonstrate compliance with established guidelines and regulatory standards for research including biosafety, chemical and radiation safety, responsible conduct of research and human subjects training.Approximately 80 % of the postdoctoral scholar’s time will be devoted to executing the research plan containing the specific aims of the project “Holocene and late Pleistocene stream deposition in the McMurdo Dry Valleys, Antarctica as a proxy for glacial meltwater and paleoclimate.”Approximately 10 % of the postdoctoral scholar’s time will be devoted to managing the day-to-day activity of undergraduate and graduate research students in the laboratory. Approximately 10% of the postdoctoral scholar’s time will be devoted to serving as lab manager. |
| Minimum Education/Experience | English Proficiency Excellent written and oral communication skills PhD in Geology, Earth Sciences, Physics, or a related field Prior experience in luminescence dating Candidates must be able to carry out field work in Antarctica for 6 weeks and to perform chemical procedures under dark-room conditions. |
| License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation | N/A |
| Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education | 1-2 years working in luminescence dating Experience with field work, OSL sample collection, sample preparation and measurement Strong organizational skills, attention to detail Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team, self-motivated, adaptable, works with a positive attitude Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and efficiently, learn new techniques, keep accurate records, follow instructions, comply with institutional policies. |
| License or Certification Required by the Department | |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply through PeopleAdmin and attach their CV or resume, cover letter and names and contact information of 3 references. Appointments are typically for a one-year period. Five years (typically five appointments of one year) is typically the maximum total period that any individual may serve as a Scholar. The University, in its sole discretion has the option to renew or extend any appointment, subject to the availability of funds, past performance evaluations and/or any other lawful reasons. For other information on the ECU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, please visit our website at: https://rede.ecu.edu/postdoctoral/ |
| Additional Instructions to Applicant | In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable. |
| Job Open Date | 02/27/2024 |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Job Close Date – Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. | |
| Initial Screening Begins | 03/05/2024 |
| Rank Level | Not Applicable |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/69075 |
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| Eligibility for Employment | Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. |
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