What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Research Associate - Chemical Engineering position at University of Massachusetts Lowell?
Position type: Staff Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Chemical Engineering
Salary: Anticipate salary of $60,000-$65,000 see posting summary for salary range details.
Applications Open: Mar 30 2026
Applications Close:
General Summary of Position:
The successful applicant will work on the development of plant cell culture technology for industrially relevant plant systems (e.g., Taxus for paclitaxel production), including the use of synthetic biology and bioinformatics techniques. There is flexibility in project direction depending on the applicant's interests. This position will involve supervising students, writing grants and publications, and maintaining and upgrading the laboratory. This is a one-year position with the option for renewal based on the availability of funding.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Plant Biology or related discipline. Experience and background in plant systems, cell culture, synthetic biology, analytical chemistry techniques, and data sciences (bioinformatics).
Additional Considerations:
- Industry experience in biomanufacturing preferred.
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 MTA/Grants & Contracts union in grade PD. Anticipated salary anticipated at $60,000-$65,000. PD range minimum is $50,000 with 25th quartile of $56,500 and midpoint of $63,000.
This position is contingent upon funding.
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.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000