Postdoctoral Research Associate - Sustainable Packaging
CHEManager International, Orono, ME, United States
This position will develop wood-fiber based solutions for sustainable packaging, focusing on development of base papers and barrier coatings, using nanocellulose materials and other bio-derived materials.
This position is a joint postdoctoral fellowship on Sustainable Packaging between the University of Maine and the USFS Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin. The objective of this position is to develop films and coatings that meet the barrier properties required for food packaging and have the viscosity and thermal stability needed for commercial scale use.
Typical hiring salary for this soft-money funded position is up to $50,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.
Qualifications
PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or Pulp and Paper Science and Engineering/Forestry, or similarly related fields.
Prior research experience related to lignocellulosic materials, their processing and value-added product development.
Prior research experience in biobased films and coatings for use in recyclable food packaging.
Demonstrated strong ability to develop reports/manuscripts.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Preferred
Experience working with cellulose nanomaterials.
Experience in food packaging design, particularly using AI/ML tools.
Ability to perform in diverse working settings, e.g., industrial clients, students, and other researchers.
Experience in lignocellulose refining processes, enzyme treatment of lignocellulosic materials.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.
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This position is a joint postdoctoral fellowship on Sustainable Packaging between the University of Maine and the USFS Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin. The objective of this position is to develop films and coatings that meet the barrier properties required for food packaging and have the viscosity and thermal stability needed for commercial scale use.
Typical hiring salary for this soft-money funded position is up to $50,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.
Qualifications
PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or Pulp and Paper Science and Engineering/Forestry, or similarly related fields.
Prior research experience related to lignocellulosic materials, their processing and value-added product development.
Prior research experience in biobased films and coatings for use in recyclable food packaging.
Demonstrated strong ability to develop reports/manuscripts.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Preferred
Experience working with cellulose nanomaterials.
Experience in food packaging design, particularly using AI/ML tools.
Ability to perform in diverse working settings, e.g., industrial clients, students, and other researchers.
Experience in lignocellulose refining processes, enzyme treatment of lignocellulosic materials.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.
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