Position Title:

Postdoc Research Associate

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Postdoc Research Associate collaborates with the PI and other group members to support research activities related to the NSF EPSCoR Track 2 project.

Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct experiments

• Interpret and report on experimental results

• Develop and deliver public presentations at internal and external venues

• Guide and train others in the conduct of experiments and data interpretation.

• Lead and support the development of research proposals, manuscripts for publication, and intellectual property disclosures

• Maintaining and supervising the daily operation of the state-of-the-art experimental facilities.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

 PhD
 

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated expertise with the design and evaluation of polymer composites, particularly regarding highly filled carbon nanotube and metal-organic framework materials.

Department/Program & College Description:

The National Science Foundation’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) aims to strengthen the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) capacity and capability of eligible jurisdictions, such as Iowa. In accordance with Iowa’s Science and Technology plan (2022), this Track-I award will build and integrate research capacity in two of Iowa’s core strengths: biosciences and advanced manufacturing. Formal partners in this award are Iowa State University (lead), the University of Iowa, the University of Northern Iowa, Dordt University, and Central College; however, this program is designed to benefit all of Iowa.

Department Unit/Website:

https://chemurgy.vpresearch.iastate.edu/

Proposed Start Date:

January 1, 2026

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

March 31, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Part time

Application Instructions:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

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 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:

December 3, 2025

Posting Close Date:

December 10, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R18204