Postdoctoral Research Associate
UMSMaine, United States
Posted April 3, 2026
60000 - 70000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state.
Job Description
The Postdoctoral Research Associate position is designed to support an early-career researcher who has recently completed a doctoral degree and is pursuing a long-term career in research. The postdoctoral associate will conduct independent and collaborative research within the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) and affiliated University of Maine academic departments, contributing to interdisciplinary projects focused on advanced biobased materials and sustainable composite technologies.
Requirements
- PhD in Wood Science & Engineering, Paper Science & Engineering, Forest Resources, Materials Science or Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline completed within the last 3 years.
- Prior graduate coursework or research in a related discipline.
- Proven publication record, including at least one first-author article published in a high-impact (IF > 10) peer-reviewed journal.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work with and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
- Ability to set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines.
- Currently residing in the U.S. with the ability to relocate to Maine
Benefits
- Tuition benefits (employee and dependent)
- Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability
- Retirement plan options