Postdoctoral Scientist — Cotton Fiber Analytics

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) in New Orleans, LA, invites applications for a postdoctoral research opportunity with USDA ARS. Under mentors, you will study cotton fiber chemistry, crystallinity, and drape, applying statistics and machine learning to predict fabric performance.

The appointment is full time for one year, with a stipend of $71,678.04–$74,678.04 yearly. U.S. citizenship is required and the program is administered by ORAU under DOE contract.

Qualifications

• The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields (e.g. Textile or Materials Science, Chemistry, Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field).
• Experience and knowledge with property measurement and processing of natural or synthetic textile material.
• Experience in understanding and application of chemical instruments including HPLC, FTIR, and fiber/fabric quality testing systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and machine learning applications in textile industry is considered a plus.

Skills

Textile/materials science knowledge

Statistical analysis

Machine learning understanding

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Doctoral degree in Textile/Materials Science or related

Tools

HPLC

FTIR

Fiber/fabric quality testing systems

Job description

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) in New Orleans, LA, invites applications for a postdoctoral research opportunity with USDA ARS. Under mentors, you will study cotton fiber chemistry, crystallinity, and drape, applying statistics and machine learning to predict fabric performance.

The appointment is full time for one year, with a stipend of $71,678.04–$74,678.04 yearly. U.S. citizenship is required and the program is administered by ORAU under DOE contract.