Postdoctoral Research Associate

## Postdoctoral Research Associate Apply locations:
Akron, Ohiotime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR–50% Plan and conduct experiments; design, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory reactors, plasma systems, and experimental apparatus; document results; and follow laboratory safety requirements.
20–30% Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot FTIR, UV-Vis, XRF, mass spectrometry, and related analytical instrumentation; interpret data.
10–20% Develop research concepts and preliminary results into proposals for federal, state, and industrial sponsors; prepare publications, and contribute to new externally funded and follow-on projects.
10–20% Support technology development through prototype fabrication and testing, intellectual property documentation.
0–10% Provide technical guidance to graduate and undergraduate# #
** Additional Position Information:
**** Education
* * Ph.D. or Doctor of Science in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a closely related scientific or engineering discipline.
** Licenses/Certifications/Requirements
** None required.
** Experience
* * Requires 2 years of demonstrated experience in experimental research, construction and troubleshooting of laboratory systems, analytical instrumentation.

Experience with FTIR, DRIFT, ATR, UV-Vis, XRF, mass spectrometry is required. Prior work, lab and/or research experience will coincide with specific project/grant.  Working knowledge of laboratory practices and safety regulations required. Ability to instruct and /or supervise students required.
** Leadership
* * Provide technical guidance and training to graduate and undergraduate students in experimental methods, instrumentation, laboratory safety, and data analysis.
** Final date to receive applications:
** August 16, 2026
** Compensation**:
The annual compensation for this position is $44,100
** Application Instructions**:
To be considered for this position, please attach your resume and cover letter.
** FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
** United States of America (Exempt)
** Union Affiliation (if applicable):
**** For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
** Shawna Harris
** Email:
** lharris
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