Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellowship to join the research group of Professor Ali Eftekhari at Jimma University. The postdoc fellows should necessarily start to work on a new research topic (different from their past experiences), and normally involved in literature review during the first six months. An important criterion of selection is the candidate’s attitude and interest in joining this group.
Nanotechnology Research Network is a project organized by the National Institute of Arts & Sciences and American Nano Society for activating research groups in different universities and connect them through joint projects. An active group is located in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at Jimma University, Ethiopia. The group is chaired by Professor Ali Eftekhari, President of the American Nano Society.
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( votes)Study Subject (s): Position is available in the field of Nanotechnology.
Course Level: Position is open to join the research group of Professor Ali Eftekhari at Jimma University.
Scholarship Provider: Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Jimma University
Scholarship can be taken at Ethiopia
Eligibility
The university is looking for people who are ambitious and want to take this step as a jump in his/her academic career (e.g., appointment at top universities). There is no room for people who are interested in routine jobs for today.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International applicants are eligible for this position.
Scholarship Description: Nanotechnology Research Network is a project organized by the National Institute of Arts & Sciences and American Nano Society for activating research groups in different universities and connect them through joint projects. An active group is located in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at Jimma University, Ethiopia. The group is chaired by Professor Ali Eftekhari, President of the American Nano Society.
What does it cover? The salary is about $24,000 – $30,000, which is quite high considering the cost of living (i.e. four times higher than local full professors). Housing and flights will be covered. On the other hand, the university is looking for those who are interested in the potentials of this position rather than a routine job with high salary.
Selection Criteria: An important criterion of selection is the candidate’s attitude and interest in joining this group. Some applicants from institutes are looking for a postdoc position to access advanced research facilities.
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Check back next year
