Postdoctoral Fellow: Rheology & Soft Matter Research

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits

Tuition benefit program

generous time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, invites applications for a one-year, full-time post-doctoral associate in Mechanical Engineering. The role focuses on high-level research in rheology and flow behavior of complex mixtures and includes opportunities for extension based on performance and funding.

The position emphasizes mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, publishing results, presenting work, and collaborating across disciplines, with potential teaching involvement in the

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Experimental experience in an academic research lab environment.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Experience working in soft matter physics, biophysics or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Perform high level experimental, theoretical, and/or numerical research on rheology and flow behaviour of particle bacterial mixtures.
• Lead presentation, publication, and proposal preparation efforts.
• Mentor PhD and MSME students and contribute to teaching activities within the department.
• Coordinate laboratory organization, safety, and data management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and possibly engage with industry partners.

Skills

Experimental experience

Publications in peer reviewed journals

Soft matter physics

Biophysics

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, invites applications for a one-year, full-time post-doctoral associate in Mechanical Engineering. The role focuses on high-level research in rheology and flow behavior of complex mixtures and includes opportunities for extension based on performance and funding.

The position emphasizes mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, publishing results, presenting work, and collaborating across disciplines, with potential teaching involvement in the