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Postdoctoral Research Associate – Materials Science/Electrical Engineering/ Textile Engineering/Chemical Engineering

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Position type: Staff Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Plastics Engineering
Salary: Salary anticipated at $50,000-$52,000 annually
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General Summary of Position:

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work closely with faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students to carry out research on sensors, heating and thermoelectric elements integrated electronic textiles, as well as develop a textile framework for carrying power and data.  The research will be conducted under the direction of the Principal Investigators (PIs).  This position is contingent upon funding.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

Education: 

  • Must have a Ph.D. in Textile Engineering/Material Science/Chemical Engineering/Electrical Engineering

Additional Considerations:

Promote  the  University’s commitment to public service by:

  • Building effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed
  • Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information
  • Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles

  • The ability to work effectively with diverse groups

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Only current UML Employees within the Grants & Contracts (MTA/GRACE) bargaining unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.   

This position is contingent upon funding.  The initial appointment will be for one year with a possibility of renewal based on productivity, successful performance and the availability of funding.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.  

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