Postdoctoral Scholar Position - Autonomous Polymer Processing and Interface Engineering
Core
Establish a data-enabled autonomous polymer processing and interface engineering platform focusing on polymer/substrate interface reliability in overmolded electronics and composites.
Role type
Postdoctoral Scholar (Research & Platform Development)
Builds
Experimental workflows, processing/testing protocols, and data-management practices for polymer manufacturing research.
Domain
Polymer Science, Materials Engineering, Data-Driven Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research | client delivery
Required skills
Experimental design, polymer processing, interface/adhesion analysis, mechanical testing, failure analysis, statistical/DOE analysis, data management, undergraduate mentoring
Preferred skills
Injection molding, extrusion, additive manufacturing, adhesion testing, surface treatments (plasma, silane), microscopy, spectroscopy (FTIR, XPS), rheology, Python, LabVIEW, machine learning
Technologies
Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Arduino, PLCs, sensors, FTIR, XPS, DSC, TGA, DMA, rheology
Responsibilities
Design and execute experiments on processing–structure–interface–property relationships; Develop DOE-based experimental plans; Support setup of sensor-rich or semi-automated processing/testing workflows; Develop SOPs for processing, testing, data capture, and sample handling; Conduct mechanical, interfacial, surface, and failure analysis experiments; Analyze data using statistical, DOE, and/or machine-learning-informed approaches; Mentor undergraduate students; Contribute to manuscripts, conference abstracts, technical reports, and external proposals; Support industry engagement and laboratory demonstrations.
Seniority
Postdoctoral Researcher (Independent Researcher)
