The textile fiber recycling team in the Departments of Chemistry and Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University at Buffalo invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position. The successful candidate will be driving cutting-edge research into textile fiber recycling sorting technologies using spectroscopic and hyperspectral methods coupled to machine learning techniques and work with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- organize and implement research plans
- develop methods or research that incorporate highly specialized training in a specific specialty
- conduct tests procedures and engage in data collection
- analyze, evaluate, and present findings in professional journals and at professional conferences and meetings
Minimum Qualifications
A PhD in Chemistry, Chemical engineering, Materials Science or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications
Three or more years of hands-on experience in infrared spectroscopy of polymers, differential scanning calorimetry, electron microscopies, hyperspectral methods, and basic programming. Experience with Python programming and machine learning methods for data and image analysis is preferred but not required.
The successful candidate is preferred to be proficient in molecular-level infrared optical characterization, polymer chemistry and structural characterization of polymeric fibers.
Salary Range
$48,000 – $52,000
Additional Salary Information
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about the great benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer.
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