MII has devoted much attention to the education and professional development of undergraduate and graduate students. On campus we have earned a reputation for devoting a very high percentage of our funding to student development. Off-campus, our alumni have also earned a reputation for strong academic training, broad interdisciplinary skills, and good communication capabilities. Since 1982 when the Institute was founded, we have graduated over 400 students. We averaged 35 graduating students per year, half of whom have receive either their MS or PhD degree.
MII has created the Jobs Section to provide our graduating students with links to useful resources, as well as any relevant announcements. On this page, employers are encouraged to post job listings for current and upcoming job openings. If your company is interested in posting a job on this web site, please contact Tammy Jo Hiner by email at thiner@vt.edu or by phone at (540) 231-6824.
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September 16, 2015
Postdoctoral Openings at Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Two postdoctoral positions are available immediately in the Macromolecular Nanomaterials Group at the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), focusing on theory and simulation of dynamics and rheology of dynamically-bonded polymers [e.g. Nature Materials 10, 14-27 (2011)], in collaboration with the synthetic chemists and experimental polymer physicists in the same group as well as the researchers from the Spallation Neutron Source and the Computer Science and Mathematics Division at ORNL.
Interested candidates should have a solid background in theory/simulation of soft materials. The appointments will initially be for 24 months with a possibility of an extension of up to 12 months. The details about the two openings can be viewed at the ORNL careers website under the titles Postdoctoral Research Associate – Soft Matter Simulation/NB50515746 and Postdoctoral Research Associate – Soft Matter Theory/NB50515761.
Please provide a list of publications when applying for this position. Three letters of reference are required and can be uploaded to your profile at the ORNL careers website or emailed directly to PSDrecruit@ornl.gov. Please include the title of the position in the subject line.
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September 14, 2015
Faculty Position in Polymer Science and Engineering (Posted 09.11.2015)
Job Summary: The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for two (2) full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty in the area of polymer science and engineering in the School of Polymers and High Performance Materials (SPHPM) within the College of Science and Technology (Hattiesburg Campus) to begin in fall 2016. Applicants with demonstrated expertise in either a) physical polymer science or b) polymer engineering are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants with exceptional records of creativity, originality, and excellence in research and teaching will be considered at ranks of assistant or associate professor.
Duties/Responsibilities: It is expected that the successful candidate will build an internationally recognized, externally funded research program in his/her area of expertise, direct graduate student research, and contribute to the functioning of the department, college, university and scientific community through professional service. The successful candidate must also be capable of teaching polymer science and engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in collaborative research proposals and projects involving advanced materials across departmental and disciplinary boundaries with private, state and federal funding entities.
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must hold an earned Ph.D. in polymer science and engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering or a closely related discipline, and possess a demonstrated record of intellectual and academic accomplishments that will qualify her or him for appointment at the appropriate level. Other required qualifications include strong leadership and interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, an ability to work in a collaborative environment, and a commitment to promoting and embracing diversity.
Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with postdoctoral research experience, a strong publication record and demonstrated success in proposal writing are preferred.
Application Instructions: Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.usm.edu (Job Posting # 0003693). Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research interest and teaching philosophy, and arrange for the submission of three reference letters. For inquiries about the position or to nominate a candidate, contact the search committee chair Dr. Derek Patton (derek.patton@usm.edu). Review of applications begins October 30, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.
University/Departmental Information: The SPHPM (www.usm.edu/polymer) comprises faculty members with research programs in composites and nanocomposites, biomaterials and bioinspired polymers, materials for energy and the environment, and coatings and thin films with average annual external funding of ~$6.9M over the past three years. SPHPM is home to ~70 Ph.D. students and ~95 undergraduate students; it offers a polymer science degree at the B.S. level, and polymer science and engineering degrees at the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. levels. The School also offers an online M.S. in polymer science and engineering (composites engineering emphasis).
Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi is a comprehensive doctoral and research-extensive university fulfilling its mission of being a leading university in engaging and empowering individuals to transform lives and communities. The University of Southern Mississippi, which enrolls approximately 16,000 students each year, is the only dual-campus university in Mississippi with campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach. Five additional teaching and research sites are located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Learn more at www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply. All offers of employment with The University of Southern Mississippi are contingent on a background check.
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September 14, 2015
A tenure-track faculty position in Computational Polymer Science is available starting Fall 2016 in the Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials in conjunction with the Center for Sustainable Materials Science (CSMS) at North Dakota State University. CSMS is an interdisciplinary center that carries out research and education on a cradle-to-cradle approach to sustainable materials, with a current focus on materials from renewable resources. The faculty member will have a focus on approaches to computer simulation of polymer systems, prediction of polymer properties from polymer composition, and/or development of QSAR from combinatorial experimental data. Research interests that strongly complement the activities of CSMS are of high importance. The appointment is expected to be at the Assistant Professor level, however candidates with exceptional qualifications may be appointed to a higher rank. Salary is commensurate with experience. Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Statistics or a related field, a strong potential to develop an externally-funded, nationally competitive research program, commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as strong oral and written communication skills. Postdoctoral experience is a plus as is a track record of publications in the field of Computational Polymer Science.
Candidates for the position will need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, detailed research plans and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent. For more information on this position as well as to apply please visit http://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/6697. Review of applications will begin on November 16, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. This position is exempt from North Dakota Veterans’ Preference requirements. Women and underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply. North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
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September 9, 2015
Converse College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Chemistry, a nine-month, tenure-track appointment to begin in August 2016. The successful candidate will be expected to teach general chemistry and upper level courses in physical chemistry. Interdisciplinary work (research or teaching) with physics is encouraged but not required.
A Ph.D. in Chemistry with emphasis on physical chemistry at the time of appointment is required. In addition to effective teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to establish a research program with undergraduates and contribute service within the discipline, institution, and community. Review of applications will begin on 10/15. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Converse College is a private, single-gender liberal arts college with an enrollment of ~ 1,000 traditional and non-traditional undergraduate and co-ed graduate students. The Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics strives to provide a rich and rigorous course of study in the natural sciences. The department offers both BA and BS degrees in chemistry as well as a BS degree in biochemistry. A minor in chemistry and environmental studies is also available to students.
For further information about the institution please visit www.converse.edu. If you have questions about the application procedures, please email Marissa Haben at marisa.haben@converse.edu. Questions regarding this position may be directed to Neval Erturk (Chair of the Search Committee) at Neval.Erturk@Converse.edu.
Applicants should submit their CV, a statement of their teaching philosophy, a statement of their research interests, and three letters of recommendation to Converse College Human Resources, 580 East Main Street Spartanburg SC 29302. Official copies of transcripts will be required at the time of employment.
Salary: Commensurate with experience
We believe that a diverse faculty and staff are essential to achieving academic excellence; thus, we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
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August 10, 2015
Position: Post-doctoral research associates
Placement: Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton OH (Responsive Photonic Materials Group, PI: Tim White)
Discipline(s): Polymer science/engineering, materials science/engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, engineering physics, or related. Research experience in the field of materials chemistry, liquid crystals, polymers, theory of condensed matter, or optical patterning methods is beneficial, but not required.
Description: We are looking for a number of qualified candidates to join our team at the Air Force Research Laboratory in the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate. Working at AFRL is a unique opportunity to solve important, long term challenges that guide research efforts in an environment that strongly encourages collaboration (government/academic/industry), publication in top journals such as Science or Nature, and extensive conference attendance. We fully support the development of post-doctoral candidates seeking future employment opportunities in industry, academia, or government. NOTE: this position is available for US citizen/US greencard holders only. The open positions are funded under the larger framework of stimuli-responsive optical materials primarily prepared from liquid crystalline and polymeric materials.
Interested candidates should email cover letter/resume/CV to Tim White (timothy.white.24@us.af.mil). Any interested candidates attending the 2015 American Chemical Society Meeting in Boston are encouraged to set up informal interviews.
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August 3, 2015
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A postdoctoral research position in the area of polymer science is immediately available. The successful candidate will work jointly with Dr. Derek Patton in the School of Polymers at the University of Southern Mississippi and Dr. Kathryn Beers in the Materials Science and Engineering Division at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The position will be permanently stationed at NIST in Gaithersburg, MD. The project focuses on the development of metrologies to elucidate the structure and interactions of advanced polyolefins at interfaces. The position requires familiarity in synthetic organic chemistry, especially organometallic catalysis and “living” coordinative chain transfer polymerizations. The preparation and characterization of polyolefin samples with well-defined molar mass distributions and copolymer compositions is essential to the project and will require introduction of technical expertise to both research groups. The candidate will have a Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science and engineering, materials science and engineering, or a related field. Independence, creativity, and good communication skills are essential. The initial appointment is for one year.
Applicants should send a cover letter outlining their qualifications and date of availability, a CV including a list of publications, and the contact information of three references to derek.patton@usm.edu. Please include “USM/NIST Postdoctoral Position” in the email subject line. Additionally, applicants must apply online (Job posting number: 0003626) at www.jobs.usm.edu. All offers of employment with The University of Southern Mississippi are contingent on a background check. AA/EOE/ADAI