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 for the synthesis and characterization of thermal, mechanical and processing (extrusion) properties and biodegradation behavior of novel bioresorbable polymers and development of suitable test methods for evaluation.

This position is a one year appointment and is contingent on funding.

Examples of Duties:
1. Provide support for research efforts by:
• Performing thermal and mechanical characterization, and evaluating processing and degradation behavior.
• 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.
• Writing quarterly progress reports .
• Preparing manuscripts for publication

2. Provide for a safe environment by: 
• 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 Polymer Science/Engineering or related field.
• 2 years related experience during or after Ph. D study
• Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated research accomplishments evidenced by scientific publication in synthesis, characterization and thermal processing of polymers.
• Ability to travel locally and nationally as needed.
• Applicants with prior postdoc/work experience may also apply provided that they obtained the Ph. D. degree less than 3 years ago.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

Supervision Received:  Reports directly to Professor of Chemistry