Postdoctoral Research Associate II (James C. Wyant College Optical Sciences) (Multiple) (UPDATED)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop novel materials suitable for advanced 3D printing techniques, particularly two-photon polymerization and vat photopolymerization.
• Establish correlations between material performance and structural characteristics.
• Contribute to the conception, design, and execution of research projects aimed at addressing specific challenges.
• Pursue independent research interests while collaborating closely with internal and external scientists across varied disciplines.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team environment to achieve research objectives.
• Thoroughly document research findings, publish papers in peer-reviewed journals, and present results at conferences.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in chemistry, polymer science, materials science, or a related field.
• Experience in monomer synthesis and polymer synthesis.
• Experience in various material characterization techniques such as SEM, TGA, DSC, DMA, FTIR, etc.
• Experience in fundamental concepts in polymer chemistry.
• Proven track record of innovative experimental design and execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sol-gel chemistry.
• Experience with powder-based organic-inorganic liquid suspensions.
• Experience with photo-based 3D printing techniques.

Benefits

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Contact Information

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Contact Information for Candidates: HR-OPSC@arizona.edu