Post Doctoral Associate

Post Doctoral Associate

The Post Doctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Post Doctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community.

Core Job Functions

• Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.
• Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.
• Investigaes the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.
• Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
• Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Core Qualifications

• Learning Agility:
  Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork:
  Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication:
  Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Department Specific Job Summary

Supports the department's sponsored research, testing, and technology-development activities by planning and conducting experiments; collecting, analyzing, and documenting data; contributing to manuscripts, technical reports, and proposals; and collaborating with faculty, students, and staff to advance department and University research goals. The Post Doctoral Associate will work directly under the supervision of one to two faculty members.

Department Specific Job Functions

• Plans and conducts department-specific research activities, including laboratory, computational, and/or field investigations, in support of funded and emerging projects.
• Collects, curates, analyzes, and interprets experimental and research data; maintains complete, organized, and accessible records for faculty oversight and project reporting.
• Prepares or contributes to manuscripts, technical memoranda, sponsor reports, presentations, invention disclosures, and other scholarly or translational research products.
• Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.
• Assists faculty with development of proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and supporting technical content for extramural funding submissions, subject to required approvals.
• Supports day-to-day operation of research facilities by coordinating laboratory organization, equipment use, supply needs, maintenance scheduling, and adherence to safety procedures.
• Trains, mentors, and provides technical guidance to graduate and undergraduate students, research personnel, and visiting scholars working on related projects.
• Coordinates with internal and external collaborators, including sponsors, industry partners, and other University units, to advance project milestones and deliverables.

Department Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry, engineering, materials science, or a closely related field required.
• Minimum one year of relevant postdoctoral, industrial, or university research experience preferred, including experimental design, data analysis, technical writing, and collaborative research support.
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute laboratory and/or field experiments, analyze data, and maintain accurate research records.
• Strong scientific writing skills, including preparation of manuscripts, technical reports, presentations, and grant-support materials.
• Strong communication skills, including in interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, students, staff, and external collaborators in a team-based research environment.
• Proficiency with standard research software, data analysis tools, Microsoft Office applications, and laboratory instrumentation relevant to the department.
• Knowledge of research compliance requirements, laboratory safety practices, and responsible conduct of research.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project-management skills, with the ability to manage…