Description:
Iowa State University’s Polymer and Food Protection Consortium is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on projects related to plastic packaging and recycling. The selected candidate will evaluate contamination, regulations, and material properties while conducting research using advanced analytical equipment in the consortium's laboratories.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct research on plastic packaging and recycling contamination.
- Utilize liquid and gas chromatography for material characterization.
- Perform liquid extractions and focused ultrasound extractions.
- Analyze packaging materials using specialized analytical equipment.
- Develop methods and write scientific reports and publications.
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in a relevant field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in plastics recycling, characterization, and analytical techniques.
- Proficiency in liquid and gas chromatography.
- Hands-on experience with liquid extractions and focused ultrasound extractions.
- Strong scientific writing and method development skills.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and contribution plans.
- Health & dental insurance.
- Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa).
- Flexible Spending Accounts and voluntary benefits.
- Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programs.
Job Term & Application Details:
- Start Date: May 21, 2025
- End Date: June 19, 2026
- Application Deadline: March 20, 2025
- Original Posting Date: March 13, 2025