Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Iowa State University is seeking applications for a newly established postdoctoral research associate position focused on developing and commercializing agrichemical nanofiber sensing platforms. This position involves research and development, grant writing, project management, and market analysis. The position is affiliated with the laboratories for functional textiles and protective clothing (LABS) located in the Department of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management in the College of Human Sciences.

LABS conducts multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary research and develops new polymers/textiles, smart materials, and clothing systems and subsystems for human safety, health, and wellbeing. LABS research is focused on human physiology, ergonomics, and the functionality of clothing systems to achieve maximum performance.

The research program shares in Iowa State University (ISU)’s comment and mission to create, share, and apply knowledge by effective integration of science, engineering, technology, and humanity to make the state and the world a better place.

This position reports to the leading faculty in nanotextiles and the Department head.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

- Ph.D. degree at the time of appointment in chemistry, polymer/fiber science, apparel and textiles, or other related fields. 

Preferred Qualifications:

- Demonstrated understanding of polymer/textile material and apparel products in affecting human function, safety, and health. 
- Demonstrated understanding of the textile and apparel pipeline from fiber to market. 
- Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies such as electrospinning.
- Evidence of scholarly potential (publications, working papers, scholarly presentation, creative output). 
- Training and experience of grant writing and research project management. 
- Relative industry experience in textile and apparel. 

- Specializes at advanced material development with customized structures and multi-functions for agrichemical applications.

Proposed Start Date:
April 1, 2023

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
March 31, 2024

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

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
3) Contact Information for Three References
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 University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our 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:
March 13, 2023

Posting Close Date:
March 20, 2023

Job Requisition Number:
R11315