Postdoctoral Research Associate
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Posted on:
10-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- 50% The post-doctoral researcher will produce polyisobutylene polyurethanes at scale (>100g) and characterize the polymers
- 25% The researcher will establish and document manufacturing practices for biomedical-grade material and quality control
- 25% The researcher will prepare reports for publication and to granting agencies and attend joint research meetings with collaborators
Additional Position Information:
Education:
Requires a PhD in Polymer Science Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
Licenses/Certifications/Requirements:
Prefers experience in the commercialization of material technologies NSF I-Corps completion or industrial experience.
Experience:
Requires up to 2 years related experience in a laboratory/research environment.Prefers a minimum of 4 years of experience in the research field (PhD research considered relevant if on polyurethane synthesis or cationic polymerization).
Leadership:
Other researcher will manage and maintain cryogenic reactors characterization equipment (GPC DSC tensile testers DMA) and should be able to work in a team and speak publicly on technical aspects of the research.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to handle heavy stainless steel reactors large liquid nitrogen dewars and high-pressure cylinders.
Working Conditions:
The working environment will be a synthetic chemistry laboratory and shared analytical laboratories with between 7 and 15 graduate students and undergraduate peers.
Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin on November 24 2025.
Compensation: Salary range for this position is $40000 to $50000.
Application Instructions:
In order to be considered for this position please complete the online application and attach your resume cover letter and references.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
For assistance with your application or attachments please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Natasha KuzminaEmail:
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Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
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