What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Research Associate in Additive Manufacturing - Plastics Engineering (multiple positions) position at UMass Lowell?
General Summary of Position :
The successful applicant will conduct experimental and analytical research in the areas of 4D / 3D Printing of Shape Memory Polymers and / or Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites for Biomedical Applications (smart catheters) with an emphasis on design / implementation, experimentation, material selection and formulation, manufacturing, and characterization. Participate in meetings and write reports, scholarly articles, and proposals.
This position is contingent upon funding. The initial appointment will be for one-year with a possibility of renewal based on productivity, performance, and the availability of funding.
Essential Job Duties :
1. Conduct experimental and analytical research under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI). This specifically involves :
- Participate in the catheter design for additive manufacturing
- Identify and formulate polymers, nanocomposites, and composites
- Compound and fabricate filaments
- Conduct 3D printing experiments with shape memory polymers and / or fiber / polymer composites
- Design and implement setups needed for post-processing and evaluation of the materials and printed catheters
- Ensure all project-related activities are conducted in a timely manner and to the highest standard.
- Prepare status reports and deliverables in collaboration with and under the direction of the PI.
- Collaborate actively and closely with the internal research team as well as research partners from external organizations.
- Ensure all deliverables are delivered in a timely manner and to the highest standard.
2. Assist supervisor in writing scholarly articles and grant proposals :
3. Attend meetings related to the research projects :
4. Supervision of Undergraduate and Graduate Students :
Promote the University's commitment to customer service :
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Special Instructions to Applicants :
Only current UML Employees within the Grants & Contracts (MTA / GRACE) bargaining unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.
This is a Grants & Contracts (MTA / GRACE) bargaining unit position.
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
This position is contingent upon funding. The initial appointment will be for one-year with a possibility of renewal based on productivity, performance, and the availability of funding.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.
The University of Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action, Title IX employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, marital status, or other protected class.
