Employment

The following positions are available at the Liquid Crystal Institute:

Postdoctoral Fellow in Organic Synthesis
Liquid Crystal Institute
Position [991822]

Immediate opening for a postdoctoral fellow in organic synthesis at the Liquid Crystal Institute (LCI) to conduct research supported by the National Science Foundation involving synthesis of functional organic molecules and novel liquid crystals.

Qualifications: Ph. D. in organic chemistry or related discipline. A strong background in organic synthesis is essential and experience with liquid crystal materials preferred.

Work Schedule: 12-month term appointment beginning July 1, 2008; possible extension depending on performance, mutual agreement and availability of grant funds.

Salary: $35,001

Application Deadline: Open until filled. For a complete description of this position and to apply online, visit our jobsite at: http://jobs.kent.edu. Interested individuals should complete an application online, upload cover letter and curriculum vitae, and submit names and contact information for three professional references. All applications must be submitted via the jobs website to be considered. For questions about this position you may contact Dr. Quan Li, quan@lci.kent.edu.

All documents submitted to Kent State University for employment opportunities are public records and subject to disclosure under the Ohio Public Records Law.

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Postdoctoral Fellow in Organic Synthesis
Liquid Crystal Institute
Position [991822]

Opportunity for a postdoctoral fellow in organic synthesis at the Liquid Crystal Institute (LCI) to conduct research involving synthesis of functional organic molecules and novel liquid crystals.

Qualifications: Ph. D. in organic chemistry or related discipline. Background in organic synthesis and experience with liquid crystal materials preferred.

Work Schedule: 12-month term appointment effective January 1, 2008; possible extension depending on performance, mutual agreement and availability of grant funds.

Annual Salary: $35,001

Application Deadline: Open until filled.
For a complete description of this position and to apply online, visit our jobsite at: http://jobs.kent.edu. Interested individuals should complete an application online upload cover letter and curriculum vitae, and submit names and contact information for three professional references. All applications must be submitted via the jobs website to be considered. For questions about this position you may contact Dr. Quan Li, quan@lci.kent.edu.

All documents submitted to Kent State University for employment opportunities are public records and subject to disclosure under the Ohio Public Records Law.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Postdoctoral Fellow
[Position number 991837]

Applications are invited for one postdoctoral position in the field of nanobiotechnology at Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University. Research projects will develop novel nanophotonic devices for display and sensing applications. The successful candidate will be involved in nanofabrications in Michigan Nanofabrication Facilities (http://www.mnf.umich.edu/MNF/).

Qualifications: Ph. D. in physics, chemistry, electrical engineering or related area. Candidates are sought with strong backgrounds in one or more of these areas: plasmonic nanophotonics, biophysics or biochemistry, micro/nanofabrication, finite element numerical simulations including FEMLab and Microwave Studio. Access to equipment includes microfabrication tools and single molecule imaging/spectroscopy system, nanofabrication tools (electron beam lithography, focused ion beam).

Work Schedule: One-year term appointment beginning Jan 1. 2008; extension possible depending on availability of funding, performance and mutual agreement.

Application Deadline: Open until filled. For a complete description of this position and to apply online, visit our jobsite at: http://jobs.kent.edu. Interested individuals should complete an application online and submit names and contact information for three professional references. A cover letter and curriculum vitae should be uploaded to the application site.

All applications must be submitted via the jobs website to be considered.

This page updated May 27, 2008.

Kent State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. Contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (330) 672-2038 if you have questions regarding employment policies.

All documents submitted to Kent State University for employment opportunities are public records and subject to disclosure under the Ohio Public Records Law. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.