Seasonal, Research​/Development, Research Scientist

Overview

Job no: 500441

Work type: Staff - Temporary

Location: Main Campus - Academic Toledo, OH

Categories: None, Seasonal

Title: Seasonal Employee Hourly

Department Org: Physics - 101190

Employee Classification: H6 - Intermittent - Seasonal Hourly

Bargaining Unit: Bargaining Unit Exempt

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MC AC

Shift: 1

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Float: False

Rotate: False

On Call: False

Travel: False

Job Description:

The Research Assistant / Research Associate Professor will support and advance a growing multidisciplinary glass research program encompassing industry-driven projects, advanced glass materials research, and workforce development. The position will play a key role in industry-aligned research activities in glass manufacturing technologies and materials performance improvement, while providing technical leadership in frontier research related to glass-based electrochemical energy systems. A core responsibility of the role is leading the development and maintenance of laboratory infrastructure and research capabilities, with an initial focus on (i) capabilities that support industry-driven projects and, in parallel, (ii) capabilities that enable glass-based electrochemical energy research, including materials development, cell fabrication, and electrochemical testing, to ensure continuity and scalability of research operations.

The position will also provide day-to-day laboratory leadership through supervision of students and postdoctoral researchers, coordination of laboratory activities, and liaison with industry partners and the Northwest Ohio Innovation Consortium (NOIC), contributing to the long-term growth and sustainability of the glass research program.

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Glass Science, Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 4–8 years of post-Ph.D. research and/or industry experience, with the appointment rank (Research Assistant or Research Associate Professor) determined based on qualifications and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in glass science, electrochemical energy materials, batteries, or related functional materials systems.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory-based materials research, including materials synthesis, processing, and characterization.
• Experience with electrochemical testing, cell fabrication, or development of experimental research capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, industry-aligned research environment.

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

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Advertised: 02 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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