Postdoctoral Researcher: Ignition Materials & Synthesis

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Illinois; On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct fundamental studies on the ignition of reactive materials, focusing on emulsion-assisted milling (EAM). The position is grant-funded with an initial one-year term, renewable for up to three years, and involves collaboration with a faculty mentor and supervising a Ph.D.

student. Responsibilities include experimental design, data analysis, and dissemination through reports and peer‑reviewed

Qualifications

• Recently awarded Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Experience in designing and conducting laboratory experiments.
• Strong background in measurement techniques (electrical, optical, or pressure).
• Excellent written and verbal communication with publications.

Responsibilities

• Independently design, set up, and execute experiments on material synthesis and processing by EAM.
• Analyze synthesized materials using SEM/TEM and TGA/DSC.
• Characterize ignition and combustion using various techniques.
• Prepare technical reports and manuscripts for publication.

Skills

Experimental design

Lab experiments

SEM/TEM

TGA/DSC

Ignition/combustion

Data analysis

Mentorship

Scholarly publication

Verbal communication

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Physics

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

New Jersey Institute of Technology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct fundamental studies on the ignition of reactive materials, focusing on emulsion-assisted milling (EAM). The position is grant-funded with an initial one-year term, renewable for up to three years, and involves collaboration with a faculty mentor and supervising a Ph.D.

student. Responsibilities include experimental design, data analysis, and dissemination through reports and peer‑reviewed