Position Title:

　　Postdoctoral Research Associate in Experimental Mechanics and Materials (id:83675)

　　Campus:

　　Orono

　　Department:

　　Civil & Environmental Engineering - OCE

　　Bargaining Unit:

　　UMPSA

　　Salary Band/Wage Band:

　　N/A

　　Location:

　　Orono ME

　　Statement of the Job:

　　Coordinate, manage, and conduct laboratory and field research in mechanics of civil/structural materials. Typical hiring salary for this soft-money, fixed-length position is up to $60,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

　　Complete Job Description (https://umaine.hiretouch.com/uploads/501/file/Postdoctoral_Research_Associate_in_Experimental_Mechanics_and_Materials_OCE.docx)

　　About the University:

　　The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

　　The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits (http://www.maine.edu/about-the-system/system-office/human-resources/benefits/) for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

　　UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here (https://www.bangorregion.com/) .

　　Qualifications:

　　Required:

　　Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.Preferred:

　　Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation for experimental mechanics, including data acquisition systems, mechanical testing, wireless systems, and data analysis.

　　Demonstrated excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills.

　　Demonstrated judgment while working under pressure to meet constant deadlines.

　　Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

　　Applicants must be eligible to accept employment in the United States at the time the appointment is made.

　　Other Information:

　　Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

　　1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae 3.) contact information for three professional references

　　You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

　　Search Timeline is as follows: Review of applications to begin: January 29, 2024 Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: February 5, 2024 On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: February 12, 2024 Tentative start date: March 15, 2024

　　For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Eric Landis at [email protected] or 207-581-2173.

　　The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

　　In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

　　Length:

　　Fiscal Year (12 Months)

　　Required Documents:

　　Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV