Postdoctoral Fellow in Materials Science

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Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Materials Science

School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Department/Area Materials Science & Mechanical Engineering

Position Description The Lewis Lab is seeking a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in one or more of the following areas: nanoparticle synthesis, colloidal science, rheology, or granular media. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of researchers supported under a new ARO MURI award. The goal of this project is to develop a fundamental understanding of the transient yielding and printing behavior of highly heterogeneous particle systems.

Basic Qualifications Candidates must have a Doctorate degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Applied Physics by the time the appointment begins.

Additional Qualifications Priority will be given to candidates with experience in particle synthesis, colloidal interactions, and rheological properties of dense particulate suspensions as well as a strong track record of prior research accomplishments, as demonstrated by high impact papers and/or patents.

Special Instructions Interested applicants should send their application materials, including a CV, cover letter, research statement, 2-3 relevant publications, and names and email addresses of 3 references.

Contact Information Jared Fujii Faculty Coordinator, Lewis Lab

Contact Email jfujii@seas.harvard.edu

Salary Range $67,600 – $91,826 Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as rank, years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed 4

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