Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term

Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term

The Laboratory of Dr. Ferrier is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow interested in sustainability for packaging materials. Post-consumer recycled (PCR) PET holds promise as a material to enhance sustainability in packaging applications, but this material is highly variable and its post-processed material properties are unpredictable. We intend to investigate various PET resins and develop simple models through conventional statistical analysis methods to be able to screen PCR PET resin material to enable its use in industrial packaging applications.

In addition to the primary research responsibilities described above, the successful applicant will be able to participate in other lab and CHEMS departmental activities including assisting with training of undergraduate and/or graduate students, report writing, and grant writing. This position is initially for one year, renewable annually based on performance and the availability of funding. The position includes salary and fringe benefits for 1 year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree:
Doctorate
-engineering, packaging

Minimum Requirements:

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related field by the start of the position. The ideal candidate will have a strong polymers background and significant experience with a wide variety of polymer characterization.

Desired

Qualifications:

Expertise in the characterization of polymeric materials. Familiarity with FTIR, NMR, and UV-vis spectroscopy, rheology, calorimetry, etc. Strong statistical analysis skills preferred.

Required Application Materials: CV;
Resume;
Contact information for 3 references

Review of Applications Begins On: 08/05/2026