Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Materials & Manufacturing

PREM; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full salary and benefits

Travel and professional development

Interdisciplinary collaborations

Job summary

The University of Georgia's Advanced Materials and Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The role supports two years of full salary, benefits, and professional development, with opportunities to publish, develop proposals, and collaborate across engineering, materials science, and applied physics.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and demonstrate the ability to work independently within multidisciplinary teams focused on

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or near completion) in Mechanical/Materials/Polymer/Manufacturing Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience with independent and collaborative research.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate and lead independent and collaborative research at the interface of advanced manufacturing and materials.
• Publish high-impact journal articles and contribute to proposals.
• Mentor students and engage in interdisciplinary collaborations across engineering, materials science, and applied physics.

Skills

Independent research

Strong communication

Collaborative mindset

Publications track record

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical/Materials/Polymer/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

DMA, DSC, TGA, SEM, TEM, AFM, Rheometer, tribo-indenter, profilometer, FTIR, Raman, UV-Vis, WAXD, SAXS, SANS, Goniometer, tensiometer

Job description

The University of Georgia's Advanced Materials and Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The role supports two years of full salary, benefits, and professional development, with opportunities to publish, develop proposals, and collaborate across engineering, materials science, and applied physics.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and demonstrate the ability to work independently within multidisciplinary teams focused on