Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Responsive Apparel Design (RAD) Lab at Cornell University is seeking a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher to join a collaborative team focused on the development of optically functional fibers and fabrics (OFFs) in an effort to make the world better off. 

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong background in materials science, polymer chemistry, and/or fiber/textile engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, fabrication, and characterization of functional materials.
• Experience with optical characterization techniques (e.g., spectroscopy, microscopy) is highly desirable.
• A strong publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with metamaterials and their design principles.
• Knowledge of fiber spinning techniques (e.g., electrospinning, melt spinning).

Responsibilities:

• Participate in all aspects of the research project(s), including design, fabrication, characterization, and modeling of metamaterial fibers and textiles.
• Develop and optimize fabrication processes for fibers and textiles.
• Conduct optical characterization of the developed materials and analyze the results.
• Contribute to the preparation of research manuscripts and presentations.
• Assist with the supervision of graduate and undergraduate students.

Apply online.  

Applications will be reviewed and considered on a rolling basis.

For more information, please contact Sienna Torbitt.

Cornell is an equal opportunity employer. For more information visit: hr.cornell.edu/eeo.