Postdoctoral Researcher - College of Engineering - Military veterans preferred

2025-08-09
Villanova University
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Villanova
Pennsylvania
19085
United States


Villanova University


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Posting Number:20251258FPosition Title:Postdoctoral Researcher - College of EngineeringPosition Type:FacultyLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:temporaryDepartment:205-Mechanical EngineeringPosition Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and interdisciplinary Doctoral Research Assistant to join a collaborative project aimed at advancing the assembly technology of nanomaterials and molecules. This project addresses the growing needs for sustainable cooling materials and environmental sensing.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will:
  • Conduct research on assembly technology of nanomaterials and molecules.
  • Develop small molecule sensing platform.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across multiple Universities to integrate inputs.
  • Contribute to the dissemination of research findings through academic publications, presentations, and community outreach.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. degree in engineering, physics or closely related field
  • Good organizational and communication skills
  • The ability to work independently and communicate proactively
  • Highly motivated with strong written and oral communication skills.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with nanomaterials assembly, Raman spectroscopy, and polymer synthesis.
  • The individual is expected to actively pursue high quality publications and participate in generating new ideas and writing.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants:Posting Date:08/08/2025Closing Date (11:59pm ET):08/15/2025Salary Posting Information:
Competitive
Salary Band:Job Classification:faculty

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