- Location
- SWEENEY - Sweeney Hall, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Seniority
- Entry
- Education
- PhD
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Printed Energetic MaterialsAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field; and demonstrated experience in the synthesis, characterization, and surface modification of inorganic nanomaterials.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with aerosol jet printing
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary, industry-sponsored research environments.
Department/Program & College Description:
In 1913 Iowa State University was among the first to offer a degree in what was then a new discipline – chemical engineering. Since those early beginnings, the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering rapidly established itself as one of the most highly respected chemical engineering programs that balances excellent undergraduate education with an innovative graduate program and impactful research portfolio. With over 7,400 graduates, the department’s alumni have gone on to work in and rise to the highest levels of industry, academia, and national laboratories.
Department Unit/Website:
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering – College of Engineering, Iowa State University
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
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:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees 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)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
- Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Proposed Start Date:
August 3, 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
Post DocsOriginal Posting Date:
July 22, 2026Posting Close Date:
July 29, 2026Job Requisition Number:
R19652Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected].
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
