Build a Meaningful and Successful Career in Research

The purpose of these positions is to support, plan, and conduct assigned and original research encompassing the R&D programs at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center, while working collaboratively with faculty, staff, as well as graduate and undergraduate students at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center, and the UMaine academic departments. 

Postdoctoral Research Associate appointments at the University of Maine are for a limited duration and must include an educational component. University policy requires that a University of Maine faculty member be identified as a mentor and that specific guidelines be met. The purpose of the postdoctoral appointment is to further prepare an individual who was recently awarded a doctorate to undertake the responsibilities of a career in research.

Positions may be located in Portland, Maine or Orono, Maine. Typical hiring range for these soft-money funded positions is up to $85,000 and commensurate with qualifications.

The majority of funding for the center is through the Department of Defense; applications are expected to be limited to US Persons Only.

The University offers:

• Competitive compensation packages and benefits package
• Opportunities for funded enrollment in academic classes

For further details about the Advanced Structures and Composites Center, please visit: https://composites.umaine.edu

Please see link below for a list of research areas. Within each research area, applicants may be assigned to the functional area as a whole (e.g. Thermomechanical Modeling) or a specific research project or program within that area (specific DOD-funded program). In your cover letter, please specify which of the research area/s you are applying for. Applicants are welcome to apply to multiple positions.  

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The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

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Technical Qualifications:

• PhD in Materials Science or Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline completed within the last 5 years
• Prior coursework or research in additive manufacturing, composites, wind blade design, thermomechanical modeling, Robotic Systems Integration, or solid mechanics
• Proven capability in one of the related research categories

General Requirements:

• An excellent record of productive and creative research as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with and mentor graduate and undergraduate students, as well as set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines

Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For questions about the search, please contact Kimberly Scribner, Workforce Coordinator – kimberly.scribner@maine.edu.

Appropriate background checks are required.

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