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Post-Doctoral Associate - UMD Swenson College of Science and Engineering
University of Minnesota | |
United States, Minnesota, Duluth | |
March 28, 2024 | |
Job ID
352721Location
DuluthJob Family
AcademicFull/Part Time
Full-TimeRegular/Temporary
RegularJob Code
9546Employee Class
Acad Prof and AdminAbout the Job
McKnight Post-Doctoral Associate Applications are invited for a McKnight Foundation sponsored postdoctoral associate (job code 9546) in the Swenson College of Science and Engineering (SCSE) at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD). This is a two-year research and teaching position beginning Summer 2024 or later with teaching duties (one course per semester) in SCSE departments depending on candidate qualifications and departmental need. The remainder of the time will be engaged in engineering-focused research with the assigned department. The initial appointment will be for two years with further appointments contingent upon performance and availability of funding. Applications review will begin January 8, 2024 and continue until the positions are filled. Job Duties Teaching (50%): Teach two courses annually (one per semester) in the assigned department(s), depending on qualifications. Develop course content as needed. Research (50%): Participate in ongoing engineering-related research projects. Co-author and present research papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. Co-author grant proposals to internal and external agencies. Participate in collaborative meetings with internal and external faculty members. Supervise undergraduate and Master's students. Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
About the Department
We have funding available to support multiple McKnight Teaching Postdoctoral Fellows within our engineering and computer science programs. This two-year fellowship also includes a research stipend for the Fellow to spend on supplies and travel. The McKnight Fellow will be expected to teach one course per semester and carry out research. The teaching assignment is open for any area of engineering or computer science. Importantly, upon identifying a Fellow and through discussions with them, the PI will provide a mentoring plan that describes the strategy for the Fellow to develop the research, teaching, and mentorship skills necessary for a successful career. Please contact the potential mentor directly, or Associate Dean Erin Sheets further information about how to apply. Chemical Engineering () Victor Lai, Sam Toan, Weiguo Xie Civil Engineering () Manik Barman, Mary Christiansen, Xingzhou Guo, Abdullah Haroon, Nathan Johnson, Michael Pluimer, Kun Zhang Computer Science () Eleazar Leal, Peter Peterson, Jomara Sandbulte Electrical Engineering () David Anderson Mechanical and Industrial Engineering () Abigail Clarke-Sather, Craig Hill, Alison Hoxie, Hessam Mirgolbabaei, Ruihang Zhang, Ping Zhao, Debao Zhou How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To apply, go to https://humanresources.umn.edu/jobs and search for job ID 352721. First, submit the application with a cover letter and CV/resume in pdf format. Then, return to the "My Job Applications" page to attach the additional documents, also in pdf format. Complete applications include the online application, cover letter, and resume/CV, plus additional documents as follows: (1) contact information for three professional references, (2) teaching/research philosophy, (3) diversity statement. Even if you provide this information within the application, you must also attach the requested additional document(s). Please do not miss this important step in the application process. Applications missing any of these documents may not be reviewed.Applicants must be able to demonstrate authorization to work in the United States at the University of Minnesota-Duluth by the start date. Final candidates may be asked to provide additional information.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact a University of Minnesota Access Consultant at 612-624-3316. Diversity
The University of Minnesota Duluth values diversity and inclusion and believes they are essential to achieving excellence. We have a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas and strongly encourage women, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, Black, Latinx, Asian American, Hawaiian/Island Pacific, mixed race and disabled scholars to apply. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College's distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action.The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Veterans and individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu. Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M
University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue. Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). The University of Minnesota Duluth campus is the second largest research university within the University of Minnesota public university system. UMD is a comprehensive university of about 9,000 students located along the shores of Lake Superior. Swenson College of Science and Engineering includes the science departments of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics and Astronomy, and Mathematics and Statistics, as well as the ABET-accredited departments of Computer Science, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, and Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. Duluth is the largest city in northern Minnesota and is part of the Twin Ports metropolitan area (Duluth, MN and Superior, WI). The Twin Ports area hosts four colleges/universities, two major hospitals, many retail and manufacturing companies, and the largest commercial port on the Great Lakes. Duluth has vibrant music, theater, and arts scenes, and a steadily increasing number of craft breweries and award-winning restaurants. Duluth offers affordable housing, an absence of appreciable traffic, and mixes its historic feel with a dynamic urban economy and many cultural offerings. Named by Outdoor Magazine as one of America's Best Outdoors Towns, Duluth provides access to hundreds of miles of biking, hiking, and skiing trails and abundant opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and sailing. |