Post-Doctoral Research Associate, NSF Engine Funded Project, Center for Renewable Carbon: UTIA

University of Tennessee; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus benefits

Job summary

The University of Tennessee Center for Renewable Carbon is seeking a researcher for an on-site, 12-month appointment in Knoxville, TN. The position supports experiment design, data analysis, reporting, and publication within a funded project.

Anticipated start date is January 1, 2027. The role is grant-funded and contingent on continued funding, with a salary around $60,000 per year plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry, polymer science, wood science, composite, or a closely related field completed before the position start date.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in experiment design, data analysis, report, publication, and other related work.
• Collaborate with the project team on the NSF Engine's lignin foam project.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in chemistry or related field

Job description

Description

Your research responsibilities will include experiment design, data analysis, report, publication, and other related work. You are expected to work with the whole project team.

The duration of the initial appointment is 12 months with a possible renewal based on performance, funding, programmatic need, and institutional approval. Anticipated start date is January 1, 2027.

This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon the continued funding of the grant.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will assist in:

• An NSF Engine's funded project, with an emphasis on the Lignin Foam Products.

• Research responsibilities will include experiment design, data analysis, report, publication, and other related work.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in chemistry, polymer science, wood science, composite, or a closely related field completed before the position start date.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise and experience in the resin synthesis,industrial application,lignin processing and applications, reinforcing material, and building materials and technologies

• Strong publication record

• Good teamwork

Work Location:

• Location: Knoxville, TN

• This is an onsite position working in the labs on the campus of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Anticipated hiring range:$60,000 per year plus benefits.
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About The College/Department/Division:

The Center for Renewable Carbon at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is a globally recognized leader in developing new and improved bioenergy sources, biorefinery processes, bioproducts, and biomaterials. The Center coordinates science, knowledge transfer, and workforce training to develop sustainable and economically viable circular bioeconomy systems.