Postdoctoral Research Associate – Polymer & Food Protection

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa, US
Onsite
Polymer physical-chemical analyses
Analytical and characterization equipment
Polymer film manufacturing and processing
The Polymer and Food Protection Consortium conducts industry-relevant research to develop innovative solutions for packaging and industrial applications

Job Summary

  • The Polymer and Food Protection Consortium conducts industry-relevant research to develop innovative solutions for packaging and industrial applications.
  • This role involves working with plastic packaging and recycling to evaluate contamination, regulation, and properties.
  • Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, retirement plans, and generous leave.

Matching Summary

The Polymer and Food Protection Consortium conducts industry-relevant research to develop innovative solutions for packaging and industrial applications.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Polymer physical-chemical analyses
  • Analytical and characterization equipment
  • Polymer film manufacturing and processing

Nice-to-have

  • Industry-relevant research
  • Knowledge and technology transfer
  • Problem-solving for real-world challenges

Key Requirements

  • PhD required
  • Experience with Universal Mechanical Testing Machine
  • Experience with Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
  • Experience with DTG thermal analyzer
  • Experience with FT‑IR spectroscopy
  • Experience with Colorimeter
  • Experience with UV‑Vis spectrophotometer
  • Experience with Zetasizer Nano ZS
  • Experience with Gas permeability testing systems
  • Experience conducting polymer physical-chemical analyses
  • Experience performing physical-chemical analyses
  • Experience with electrochemical measurements

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