Post Doc - Polymer and Food Protection Consortium

Position Information:

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Conducts advanced research experiments independently with minimal supervision in collaboration with PFPC research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, research professors, associated faculty, corporate scientists, and students.

2. Utilizes advanced knowledge of specific scientific protocols to analyze, interpret, and/or make deductions based on data obtained through scientific experimentation.

3. Utilizes a thorough understanding of specific scientific equipment in order to operate, manage, and maintain scientific equipment to ensure its operational condition to assure validity of data obtained through experimentation.

4. Collaborates on research projects as assigned that require novel or unique solutions involving new or emerging technology, the evaluation of alternatives and the development of experimental or design plans, making innovative as well as basic measurements, setting up advanced experimental protocols, and/or modifying equipment to obtain unique results.

5. Maintains accurate records of experiments and analysis performed based on specific experiments for a given project, conducts literature searches, and maintains an up-to-date knowledge of all current methods of experimentation through professional reading assignments.

6. Writes reports and presents data based on findings from experiments conducted for assigned projects.

7. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

8. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contact with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required by the supervisor.

9. Contributes to the overall success of PFPC by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

10. Publishes research in appropriate journals.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD or Doctoral Degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Polymer experience

Proposed Start Date:
August 29, 2022

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
August 28, 2023

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program.

Original Posting Date:
August 23, 2022

Posting Close Date:
August 30, 2022

Job Requisition Number:
R9458