Post-Doctoral Fellow for Advanced Manufacturing Logistics Institute

Title: Post-Doctoral Fellow for Advanced Manufacturing Logistics Institute

State Role Title: Assistant Professor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Agency Website: VSU

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Purpose of Position:

Serves in a temporary position that enables an individual with their Ph.D. to continue their training as a researcher and gain skills and experience that will prepare them for their research career in academia or elsewhere. As a postdoc, the position can perform mostly independent research, collaborate on a multi-scholar research initiative, or even may have lead responsibility for discrete components of a larger research project or program, all while under the general direction of a senior or principal researcher.

Job Duties:

1. Research Responsibilities: 75 - 100%

▪ Scholarly Activity – Scholarly work takes various forms. However, a faculty member’s effectiveness can be demonstrated by such achievements as publications in learned journals, fine arts creations, artistic performances, presentation of the results of original research, etc. The quality of the individual’s scholarly approach, capacity for independent thought, originality and research output must be considered.

▪ Service – Service functions may be those performed for the University, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and regional, national and international groups. Service may include activities such as participation in committee work, carrying out administrative assignments, contributions to the improvement of faculty and student life, community work, etc.

2. Classroom instruction (if assigned): 0 - 25%

Minimum Qualifications

An earned PhD in Advanced Manufacturing Logistics or related field by date of hire is required.*

Knowledge of a subject/field and current research in a discipline housed in the department.

Abilities:

▪ To develop effective research agenda
▪ Help identify sources of funding, prepare research proposals and submit funding applications
▪ Promote a team effort within the department for research and project activities
▪ Use research results to write reports, papers and reviews and present findings in journals and conferences.
▪ Collaborate with research teams, industry stakeholders and government agencies.

Skills:
▪ Help to develop, manage and implement research activities
▪ Write and submit grants
▪ Assist in managing research grants expenditures
▪ Support the research agenda of the program
▪ Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
▪ Scientific writing skills demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications
▪ Ability to acquire accurate, reproducible data
▪ Excellent project and time management skills
▪ Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills
▪ Advocate for safety and ethics in the workplace

*Virginia State University requires that faculty be appropriately credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. VSU demonstrates compliance with its Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301 for all applicable education, experience, licensure and certification requirements in the selection and hiring of its faculty.

Additional Considerations

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Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (RMS). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be ac