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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Hybrid Molded Fiber Technology and Renewable Nanomaterials University of Maine in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Full-time regular postdoctoral employment with a typical hiring salary of $52,000–$54,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Employee benefits include tuition benefits for employees and dependents, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, and retirement plan options.
Deadline
Nov 16, 2026
Country
United States
University
University of Maine
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About this position
The University of Maine in Orono, United States, invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Laboratory of Renewable Nanomaterials. The researcher will work with Dr. Mehdi Tajvidi and in partnership with the UMaine Process Development Center, led by Dr. Colleen Walker, and a local industrial partner.
The project focuses on scaling up hybrid molded fiber technology, combining fundamental research on hybrid molded fiber formation and properties with applied manufacturing research from laboratory scale to industrial scale. Key research interests include renewable nanomaterials, cellulose nanomaterials (CNMs), thermoformed molded fiber processing, pulp refining, barrier and binder systems, polymer modification, and advanced materials characterization.
Applicants should hold a recent Ph.D. by the date of hire in bioproducts engineering, pulp and paper, wood science, polymer science, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related discipline. Relevant experience should include CNM modification and characterization, paper or cardboard testing, barrier chemistry, and analytical methods such as SEM, TMA, DMA, DSC, FT-IR, and XRD. A record of peer-reviewed publications and/or external funding success is expected.
The typical hiring range is $52,000–$54,000, with employee and dependent tuition benefits, comprehensive insurance coverage, and retirement plan options. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and possess a valid driver's license. Preferred experience includes industrial trials, large dataset organization, stakeholder engagement, science communication, and grant writing.
For full consideration, submit a cover letter and CV or resume by 4:30 p.m. EST on November 16, 2026, through the University of Maine careers portal. Finalists will be asked to provide references.
Funding details
Full-time regular postdoctoral employment with a typical hiring salary of $52,000–$54,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Employee benefits include tuition benefits for employees and dependents, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, and retirement plan options.
What's required
Applicants must hold a recent Ph.D. by the date of hire in bioproducts engineering, pulp and paper, wood science, polymer science, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field. Required experience includes deep knowledge of thermoformed molded fiber processing, pulp refining, laboratory sample preparation, standard paper or cardboard testing, barrier chemistry, cellulose nanomaterials used as barriers and binders, and CNM modification and characterization using advanced techniques such as SEM, TMA, DMA, DSC, FT-IR, and XRD. Candidates should have a record of peer-reviewed publications in the relevant area and/or success securing external funding, along with advanced oral and written communication skills. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire and hold a valid driver's license, with eligibility for university-driver authorization. Preferred qualifications include organizing large datasets and project metadata, interest in science communication and stakeholder engagement, industrial trial experience, and grant-writing or external-fundraising experience.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Maine careers portal for job 3350. Upload a cover letter describing your experience, interests, and suitability, along with a resume or curriculum vitae. Candidates advancing to the final stage must provide references. For full consideration, submit materials by 4:30 p.m. EST on November 16, 2026.
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