The Natural Resource Research Center (NRRC) at Southern Arkansas University (SAU) is accepting applications for a full-time postdoctoral position in chemistry.
The Natural Resource Research Center is an approximately 3,000 square-foot facility, initially funded jointly by SAU and a grant from the Department of Commerce through the Arkansas Economic Development Administration and was completed by the NRRC, which consists of seven separate laboratories and is thoroughly equipped with state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation to meet the needs of industries, public agencies, and private citizens. The center recognizes its responsibility to aid in the training of scientists to meet the needs of the region. Southern Arkansas University offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience, as well as an excellent fringe benefit package.
Duties: oversee municipal water quality analysis and industry-based projects with the growing chemical manufacturing companies in Southwest Arkansas and participate in grantsmanship and mentor undergraduate student projects and other duties assigned.
Qualifications: must have a terminal degree such as a PhD in Analytical Chemistry and in-depth experience with spectroscopic methods, such as Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), is preferred; familiarity with separation methods such as gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy (ICP/GC/MS), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and ion chromatography (IC) is recommended; must be well organized and able to work with students from diverse backgrounds; must have good writing and communication skills; must be experienced in working in a multidisciplinary team. The position will initially be available for up to 2 years with renewal based on satisfactory performance. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.
Applicants should send a letter of application, current curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, complete set of graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial is acceptable), and contact information for three references to the Office of Human Resources, P.O. Box 9288, Magnolia, AR 71754-9288 or HR@saumag.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must be able to show proof of U.S. employment eligibility. AA/EOE. Non-listed references may be contacted.
