Post Doctoral Fellow - Materials Science & Engineering

Clemson; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking an outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering to design, synthesize, and characterize novel monomeric and polymeric materials with self-healing and upcyclable properties.

The successful candidate will mentor graduate students, contribute to grant proposals, and develop new ideas for future funding opportunities within Dr. Marek Urban's group. Hands-on experience and collaboration across disciplines are essential.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Materials Science and Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated record of prior research accomplishments.
• Potential to educate and mentor students.

Responsibilities

• Mentor graduate students and supervise research activities.
• Develop ideas for future funding opportunities and grant proposals.
• Collaborate with Dr. Marek Urban's group on self-healing and upcyclable materials.

Education

Doctoral degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Clemson University: College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences: Materials Science & Engineering

Location

ADVANCED MATERIALS RESEARCH LAB (AMRL)(001264) BLDG001264

Open Date

Aug 25, 2026

Description

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Clemson University is seeking an outstanding candidate for a Postdoctoral Fellow for the group of Dr. Marek Urban.

The purpose of this position is to design, synthesize, characterize, and develop novel monomeric and polymeric materials with self-healing and upcyclable properties. Also, provide hands-on experience, mentoring, and training of new graduate students as well as develop new ideas for future funding opportunities.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Materials Science and Engineering or a related discipline, have demonstrated a record of prior research accomplishments, and shown the potential to educate and mentor students.

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.