"Postdoctoral Researcher - College of Engineering"

Postdoctoral Researcher - College of Engineering

Company: Villanova University

Job Location: Villanova, 19085

Category: Other Engineering Faculty

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: 20251258F

Location: Villanova, PA

Work Schedule: temporary

Department: 205-Mechanical Engineering

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and interdisciplinary Doctoral Research Assistant to join a collaborative project aimed at advancing the assembly technology of nanomaterials and molecules. This project addresses the growing needs for sustainable cooling materials and environmental sensing.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Conduct research on assembly technology of nanomaterials and molecules.
• Develop small molecule sensing platform.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple Universities to integrate inputs.
• Contribute to the dissemination of research findings through academic publications, presentations, and community outreach.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in engineering, physics or closely related field
• Good organizational and communication skills
• The ability to work independently and communicate proactively
• Highly motivated with strong written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with nanomaterials assembly, Raman spectroscopy, and polymer synthesis.
• The individual is expected to actively pursue high quality publications and participate in generating new ideas and writing.

Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 08/15/2025

Salary Posting Information: Competitive

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