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Louisiana Tech University, Chemical Engineering

Position ID:
Louisiana Tech University-Chemical Engineering-PDR [#30287]
Position Title: 
Postdoctoral Researcher
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Ruston, Louisiana 71272, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Chemical Engineering / Chemical Engineering
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2025/07/25, listed until 2025/09/01)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position focused on simulations of polymers and ultrasonic welding. This position supports an interdisciplinary and collaborative project funded by a three-year NASA grant in the research group of Dr. Andrew Peters. Salary: $51,000/year

Position Responsibilities

The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to: • Select and implement appropriate coarse-grained models and parameters • Select and implement appropriate advanced sampling techniques • Execute and analyze the required simulations • Communicate findings and progress to their supervisor in weekly meetings • Train and transfer knowledge to graduate students • Publish, present, and disseminate results in scholarly journals and at conferences Required Qualifications • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field • Experience with computational modeling and simulation of polymers • Record of first-author publications Preferred Qualifications • Experience with coarse-grained modeling and advanced sampling techniques • Familiarity with manufacturing processes and polymers • Knowledge of ultrasonic welding or polymer processing

Interested candidates should contact Dr. Andrew Peters at apeters@latech.edu. Please include your CV, your most relevant publication (highlighting your role), and a cover letter explaining your research experience in polymer simulation.

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Contact: Dr. Andrew Peters
Email: email address
Postal Mail:
PO Box 10157
Ruston, LA 71272-0001
Web Page: www.latech.edu