Postdoctoral Research Associate

Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate.

Position Details Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States Division Polymer Science and Engineering Position Type Staff Employment Status Full Time Grant Funded No Posting Close Date October 31, 2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1.CV/ resume

2.Cover letter

3.Two reference letters

Job Summary

The Ma Research Lab in the School of Polymer Science and Engineering at the University of Southern Mississippi is searching for postdoctoral research associate candidates with expertise in computational research. The associate will conduct research in polymer science, work closely with the rest of the team, and present research results at meetings and conferences.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct computational research in polymer science

• Collect and analyze data

• Write manuscripts for publications in scientific journals

• Mentor PhD students in the research group

• Present results at internal meetings and conferences

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Polymer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related fields, with experience in computational research.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of polymer science and engineering, proficient in Python and/or other programming languages.

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in molecular modeling using LAMMPS, GROMACS, and/or other related software, expertise in finite element analysis simulations.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 146 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit 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.