Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division Polymer Science and Engineering

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded Yes

Posting Close Date Open until filled

Job Summary

Postdoctoral researcher to work on polymer synthesis, materials characterization, and data analysis. Assist to manage various research activities in the group.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Synthesis and functionalization of commodity polymers.

• Characterize polymer morphology and property

• Prepare publications, proposals, and oral and written reports.

• Travel to user facilities, national labs, and national conferences.

• performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. degree in polymer science and engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, material science and engineering or closely related discipline. The candidate needs to have experience in polymer physics and engineering. The candidate is expected to be self-motivated and capable of working collaboratively in a team environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Solid fundamental knowledge in polymer physics and engineering.

• Ability to process and characterize polymer materials.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in one or more of the following experiment techniques would be preferred: polyolefin synthesis and reactive extrusion.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.