Post Doc - NMI

Postdoctoral Associate - NMI 2025

Posting Number: G/R28818P

Working Title: Post Doc - NMI 2025

Department: Vet Med-SAMS-New Materials Inst

Employment Type: Employee

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated

Start Date:

06/01/2025

Posting Date: 04/02/2025

Location: Athens Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

• Manage and implement experimental design, coordination of technical support and graduate student engagement for specific research projects.
• Analyze data and optimize polymer applications and equipment utilization, and perform analytical evaluation of materials.
• Conduct research on pre‑specified projects and evolving projects with current NMI biopolymer and coating teams.
• Lead senior responsibilities such as experimental design, coordination, data analysis, and optimization of polymer applications and equipment utilization.
• Participate in project‑specific grant writing, regulatory document preparation, and publication as applicable.
• Formulate and produce biologically degradable adhesives for paper coating applications.

• 65% focused on experimental design, coordination, data analysis, and polymer applications.
• 35% on research project development, grant writing, regulatory documentation, and publications.

Post-Doctoral Associate AD

FLSA:
Exempt

FTE: 1.0

The postdoctoral associate will conduct research on a pre‑specified project as well as collaborative projects with NMI biopolymer and coating teams. The associate will take on senior responsibilities such as experimental design, coordination of technical support, graduate students, data analysis and optimization of polymer applications and equipment utilization. The post‑doc may be involved in project‑specific grant writing, regulatory document preparation, and publication where applicable.

Primary responsibilities include formulation and production of biologically degradable adhesives, requiring a background in polymer chemistry and adhesive formulation.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree with a background in polymer chemistry and adhesives.

• Familiarity with polymer chemistry and adhesives.
• Preferred knowledge in formulation and production of biologically degradable adhesives for paper coating applications.

Standing/sitting for long periods in relation to adhesive formulation, production, and coating field trials.

Yes

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and if applicable a satisfactory credit check. A pre‑employment drug test may also be required for positions with high‑risk responsibilities.

Name:
Bran Ritchie

Email: britchie