Post-doctoral Fellow Chemical Engineering At Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Base: $50,000 based on related experience; bonus/e...
On-site
Phd in chemical engineering or related field
Experimental design and materials fabrication
Thin film coating techniques experience
WPI is seeking exceptional candidates to join an interdisciplinary team developing the next generation of sustainable packaging
Job Summary
WPI is seeking exceptional candidates to join an interdisciplinary team developing the next generation of sustainable packaging.
The role involves conducting independent research, preparing peer-reviewed articles, and contributing to research proposal development.
Candidates will provide mentoring to graduate and undergraduate researchers while maintaining well-documented workflows and data.
Matching Summary
WPI is seeking exceptional candidates to join an interdisciplinary team developing the next generation of sustainable packaging.
Salary
Base: $50,000 based on related experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field
Experimental design and materials fabrication
Thin film coating techniques experience
Contact angle measurements expertise
Spectroscopy and microscopy skills (IR, Raman, XPS, SEM, XRD)
Nice-to-have
Interdisciplinary collaboration experience
Mentoring graduate and undergraduate researchers
Strong written communication for technical reports
Commitment to reproducibility and research integrity
Key Requirements
PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering
Completed by the start date of the appointment
Demonstrated research experience in experimental design
Experience with specific characterization techniques like XPS and SEM