Postdoctoral Research Associate

General Summary (Purpose) of Position
The purpose of this Post-Doctoral Research Associate is to work closely with faculty, other post-docs, graduate and undergraduate students engaged in research on fibers, composite materials, and biomedical applications in the Advanced Composite Materials and Textile Research Laboratory and in the Nanomanufacturing Center of Excellence.  This position is full-time, benefited, with reappointment contingent on external funding and performance.

Examples of Duties:
1. Provide support for research efforts by:
• Performing research in fabrication and characterization of fiber, textile, and composite structures, including but not limited to: electrospinning, nanoscale and microscale mechanical testing, measurement using image correlation equipment, and analytical modeling.
• Contributing to other ongoing projects in the Advanced Composite Materials and Textile Research Laboratory (ACMTRL) and the Nanomanufacturing Center of Excellence (NCOE), including anticipated efforts on scaffolds for tissue engineering, nanoheater composites, and sensors.
• Interacting with several industry partners on other fiber and composites-related projects.
• Assisting with coordination of interactions with other institutions and organization of workshops and other ACMTRL or NCOE efforts.
• Reviewing appropriate literature pertaining to current or proposed research.
• Presenting findings at local, regional and national meetings when necessary.
• Maintaining and inventorying lab equipment and supplies.
• Maintaining written and stored records about progress and process of research performed.
• Compiling reports and sending them out for appropriate publications.

2. Provide for a safe environment by: 
• Managing toxic and hazardous materials in accordance to federal, state and local regulations.
• Following prescribed safety precautions, University and department rules and regulations.
• Maintaining work areas in clean, orderly and safe condition.

3. Promote the University’s commitment to customer service by:
• Building effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.
• Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information.
• Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of:  electrospinning and composites, mechanical and physical characterization, microscopy, and mechanical design and modeling.
• Ability to travel locally and nationally as needed.

Supervision Received:  Reports directly to Professor of Mechanical Engineering