CSE Postdoctoral Scholar (Pooled)

University of North Carolina Wilmington - Wilmington, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Wilmington, NC

Educational Services

About the position

The College of Science and Engineering invites applications for Postdoctoral Scholars with the ability to research in one or more of the following Sciences departments and disciplines: Biology and Marine Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth and Ocean Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Physics and Physical Oceanography, Psychology, Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Pre-Engineering. UNCW postdoctoral scholars gain important training and research experience through their relationship with the university in ways that support and fulfill the research, scholarship, and teaching missions of the institution. The primary responsibility of the postdoctoral scholar is to conduct research and upon initial appointment, may provide oversight of research projects and personnel, project management, assistance in development and writing of proposals and manuscripts, data acquisition, higher-level interpretation of computational results and comprehensive data analysis. These activities may be carried out in both field and laboratory settings. Postdoctoral scholars will interact with a variety of academic departments, various units within Business Affairs and Academic Affairs and other UNCW departments as needed for project management. The UNCW postdoctoral scholar will have a primary faculty mentor, develop an Individual Development Plan (IDP) in coordination with their faculty mentor, and participate in professional development programming offered through the University. Postdoctoral appointments are term-limited based on the availability of funding. Postdoctoral scholars are typically assigned 12-month full-time appointments for a 1-2 year term appointment not to exceed a total of five years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in designated science disciplines.
• Provide oversight of research projects and personnel.
• Manage projects and assist in the development and writing of proposals and manuscripts.
• Acquire data and perform higher-level interpretation of computational results.
• Conduct comprehensive data analysis in field and laboratory settings.
• Interact with various academic departments and units within the university.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in one of the specified science fields.
• Degree must be conferred before the appointment start date but no more than five years prior.

Benefits

• Postdoctoral medical insurance.
• Paid leave.