Postdoctoral Research Associate
UMSMaine, United States • Maine, United States • Bangor, Maine, United States
Posted October 16, 2025
50000 - 60000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
United Monolithic Semiconductors (UMS) is Europe's leading provider of RF MMIC products and foundry services using GaAs, GaN, and SiGe technologies. Specializing in Defence, Space, telecommunications, automotive radar, and industrial sensors, UMS offers cutting-edge solutions with a focus on reliability and performance.
Job Description
The University of Maine is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support innovation in cellulose nanofiber production, rheology, and advanced manufacturing. This role involves developing scalable CNF technologies and bio-based materials, particularly for sustainable packaging and 3D printing. The position contributes to UMaine's leadership in CNF-based innovation and offers a well-established position with a broad benefit package.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Forest Products, or a closely related field.
- Research experience establishing processing-structure-property relationships for composites.
- Strong background in experimental methods and/or computational modeling, particularly in materials testing and process simulation.
- Strong background in microscopy and imaging.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare scientific manuscripts and presentations.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across disciplines.
Benefits
- Tuition benefits
- Comprehensive insurance coverage
- Retirement plan options
