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Postdoc Research Associate

Iowa State University

Job Description


Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate


Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee


Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Postdoctoral position is available at Iowa State University in Dr. Carmen Gomes’s and Jonathan Claussen’s laboratories for a multi-component project that is focused on:

1) electrochemical biosensing with printed and laser-induced graphene circuits 2) scalable manufacturing methods of 2D materials, and

3) synthesis and characterization of nanostructure materials for delivery systems applied to agricultural and food systems production as well as health care applications.

Suitable candidates must have excellent oral and written presentation skills.

Applicants should apply to this posting with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. 


Required Minimum Qualifications:

- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering degree.   
- Demonstrated experience in fabricating nanomaterials and characterizing their electrical, electrochemical, and biosensing performance; laser and thermal annealing of nanomaterials, as well as synthesizing and characterizing nanostructured materials for delivery systems for food, agriculture, and health care applications. 

- Experience in leading and completing multiple research projects that have led to peer-reviewed manuscripts.


Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience writing journal article manuscripts, conference journal proceedings, poster presentations and/or conference oral presentations 

- Demonstrated organizational and team leadership skills.   

- Experience in Writing grant proposals


Proposed Start Date:
August 7, 2023


Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
August 6, 2024


Number of Months Employed Per Year:


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:
May 15, 2023


Posting Close Date:
May 22, 2023


Job Requisition Number:
R11842


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