University of Maryland Offers Two Postdoctoral Roles

University of Maryland Offers Two Postdoctoral Roles

The University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for two Postdoctoral Associate opportunities in energy transport, polymer science, biomaterials and advanced engineering research.

Position 1: Postdoctoral Associate – Energy Transport and Conversion

The Energy Transport and Ultrafast Spectroscopy Laboratory seeks a postdoctoral researcher to contribute to advanced projects examining energy transport and conversion across nano- and macroscale systems. The position is based within the A. James Clark School of Engineering. (University of Maryland Jobs)

Position Details

• Job ID: JR104531

• Organisation: University of Maryland, College Park

• Research Area: Energy transport and conversion

• Laboratory: Energy Transport and Ultrafast Spectroscopy Laboratory

• Location: College Park, Maryland, United States

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research on thermal and energy transport at multiple length scales.

• Develop and apply advanced experimental thermometry techniques and computational models.

• Contribute to research addressing major challenges in energy science and engineering.

• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

• Publish research findings and participate in scholarly activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• A PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or a related discipline.

• A strong background in thermal sciences, heat transfer or energy systems.

• Demonstrated research productivity through journal publications and conference presentations.

• Experience with advanced experimental or computational research methods.

• Strong communication and collaborative-research skills.

Position 2: Postdoctoral Associate – Multifunctional Polymers

The Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research seeks a postdoctoral researcher to develop advanced multifunctional polymers for life-science and high-technology engineering applications. The role involves research on hybrid organic–inorganic macromolecules, nanoscale self-assembly and stimuli-responsive materials. (University of Maryland Jobs)

Position Details

• Job ID: JR104423

• Organisation: University of Maryland, College Park

• Institute: Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research

• Research Areas: Polymer science, biomaterials and chemical engineering

• Location: Maryland, United States

Key Responsibilities

• Synthesise and characterise advanced multifunctional polymers.

• Develop hybrid organic–inorganic macromolecular systems.

• Investigate self-assembling nanoscale structures and stimuli-responsive materials.

• Analyse polymers and biomaterials using advanced analytical techniques.

• Collaborate on industry-supported and NIH-funded research projects.

• Work within a multidisciplinary laboratory team.

Research Techniques

The position may involve:

• Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy

• Size-exclusion chromatography

• Asymmetric flow field-flow fractionation

• Dynamic and multi-angle light scattering

• Isothermal titration calorimetry

• Cryogenic electron microscopy

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• A PhD in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.

• Experience in the synthesis, purification and characterisation of synthetic polymers.

• Strong laboratory and analytical-research skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• The ability to contribute effectively within an interdisciplinary research environment.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the official University of Maryland recruitment portal. Candidates should search using the relevant job ID:

• Energy Transport and Conversion: JR104531

• Multifunctional Polymers: JR104423

The closing dates are not shown in the shared vacancy material. Applicants are advised to verify the current application status and submit their materials at the earliest. (University of Maryland Jobs)

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