Post-Graduate Fellow Job Kalamazoo area,Michigan USA,Research/Development

Position Details

Posting Summary

College
College Of Engineering/App Sci

Executive Area
Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department
Chemical and Paper Engineering

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S1630P

Job Type
Full Time, Regular

Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried

Pay Grade
R3E

Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies
1

General Summary

Contributes to research or scholarship on assigned projects.

Major Duties

Implements research projects as specified in the project plan.
Collects data in accordance with ethical and technical principles.
Applies appropriate quantitative, statistical, and/or qualitative methods for analysis and interpretation of data.
Drafts manuscripts for submission to professional and/or scientific journals or reports to the sponsoring agency.
Contributes to applications for external funding as principal or co-principal investigator.
Collaborates with researchers, scholars and other stakeholders as relevant to the project.
May present at conferences/meetings in the relevant field.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral or terminal degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution, plus some relevant experience, or Master's (or equivalent) degree from an accredited institution, plus at least 3 years' relevant experience. In rare instances, a Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree from an accredited institution, plus at least 8 years' relevant experience.
Knowledge of the research or scholarship process, data collection, analytical and statistical methods.
Clinical, laboratory, training or field skills appropriate to the grant or contract.
Demonstrated ability to conduct research or scholarship independently or in a team.
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient office software skills, including word-processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Demonstrated interest, skills, and experiences working with diverse groups.

Desired Qualifications

Research and scholarship focused on the testing and evaluation of sustainable paper-based food packaging materials and systems.
Experience supporting research studying how paper-based packaging influences food quality, shelf life, and performance during storage and transportation, with an emphasis on packaging functionality, food preservation, and material-food interactions.
Experience or academic background related to food handling, food storage, transportation, packaging systems, or food quality assessment.

Special Instructions to Applicants

External applicants should use the WMU - Application.
Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.

Additional Position Information

This is a terminal appointment which is scheduled to end on 5/31/2027. Potential one year renewal.
To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: wmich.edu/hr/research3

Physical requirements and working conditions

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting/moving materials less than 25 pounds.
Work is generally performed in a well lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors and/or any number of elements.