Postdoctoral Research Associate in Printed Energetic Materials

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Printed Energetic Materials

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of

Duties and Responsibilities:

The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to an industry-sponsored project focused on the integration of energetic materials with microelectronic devices through advanced printing technologies. The successful candidate will lead the development and optimization of precursor and ink formulations for aerosol jet printing applications. Responsibilities will also include collaborating with principal investigators to meet project objectives, prepare technical reports, and achieve sponsor-defined milestones outlined in the statement of work.

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field; and demonstrated experience in the synthesis, characterization, and surface modification of inorganic nanomaterials.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with aerosol jet printing

* Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary, industry-sponsored research environments.

Department/Program & College

Description:

In 1913 Iowa State University was among the first to offer a degree in what was then a new discipline - chemical engineering. Since those early beginnings, the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering rapidly established itself as one of the most highly respected chemical engineering programs that balances excellent undergraduate education with an innovative graduate program and impactful research portfolio.

With over 7,400 graduates, the department's alumni have gone on to work in and rise to the highest levels of industry, academia, and national laboratories.

Department Unit/Website:

Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering - College of Engineering, Iowa State University

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:

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Letter of Application/Cover Letter

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* Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans

* Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans

* Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)

* Life insurance and long-term disability

* Flexible Spending Accounts

* Various voluntary benefits and discounts

* Employee Assistance Program

* Wellbeing program

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Proposed

Start Date:

August 3, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

Post Docs

Original Posting Date:

July 22, 2026

Posting Close Date:

July 29, 2026

Job

Requisition Number:

R19652

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