Postdoctoral Research Associate - Structures and Textiles

Job no: 529914

Position type: Staff Full Time

Benefit Status: Benefited-Union

Campus: UMass Lowell

Department: Mechanical & Industrial Engin

Salary: Anticipate salary of $2,453.25 bi-weekly

Applications Open: Jun 01 2026

Applications Close: Open until filled

General Summary Of Position

Postdoctoral position to oversee project to develop electrical connectors for e-textiles, including organizing and leading team meetings, performing tests, organizing and acquiring needed machinery, and writing reports.

Essential Job Duties

• Report Preparation and Writing (15%)
• Testing and Analysis (75%)
• Laboratory Organization including preparation and revision of SOPs, laboratory organization tasks and training (10%)
  
  

Education

MINIMUM Qualifications (Required):

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, or another related field (e.g., Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering) by time of appointment
  
  

Experience

• Minimum five years of experience (including MS and PhD. research experience) in research.
  
  

Skills

• Knowledge of electrical testing
• Motivation and self-direction
• Exemplary problem-solving, as well as written and oral communication skills
• Eligibility to work legally in the United States
• A track record of scholarly research
• Ability to work with the research team which includes undergraduate and graduate students
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills.
  
  

Additional Considerations

• Expertise in mechanics, experience setting up and running laboratory tests, and program management
  
  

Special Instructions To Applicants

Only current UML Employees within the Grants & Contracts (MTA/GRACE) bargaining unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

This position is full-time, benefited and in the Grace union. Anticipated salary based on the PD range minimum: $50,000, 25th quartile of $56,500 and midpoint of $63,000.

This position is contingent upon funding, and is funded for 5.5 months contingent on productivity, successful performance, and the availability of funding. This position may be extended based on these contingencies.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; however, the posting may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.

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