Post Doc Research Fellow Lab
$60kPREM
The Advanced Materials and Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory (AMAML) at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position. This award supports the recruitment of new postdoctoral talent to UGA and provides full salary, benefits, and professional development support for two years. The postdoctoral scholar will conduct independent and collaborative research at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, functional materials, polymers, and multiscale mechanics, with opportunities to engage in high-impact publications, proposal development, and interdisciplinary collaborations across engineering, materials science, and applied physics.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary: $60,000 per year (fully funded for two years)
Fringe Benefits: Up to $29,700 per year
Total Annual Compensation: Up to $89,700 with extra travel support
Professional Development Support: $4,000/year for conference travel and/or training (total $8,000 over two years)
Salary Supplementation: Permitted through non-Moore funding sources
All funds will be supported by: June 30, 2028
Research Areas of Interest
Advanced and convergent manufacturing (e.g., 3D printing, fiber spinning, coating technologies)
Polymer science and engineering, with biological or biomedical experience preferred
Functional composites and bio-derived materials
Multiscale mechanics and process-structure-property relationships
AI- and data-enabled manufacturing and materials design
Sustainable and circular materials manufacturing
Required Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (or be near completion) in one of the following or closely related fields:
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Polymer Science and Engineering
Candidates should demonstrate:
Strong motivation and ability to work independently
Excellent written and oral communication skills
A collaborative, team-oriented mindset
A strong record (or clear potential) for peer-reviewed publications
Manufacturing & Experimental Skills
Mechanical design and fabrication of experimental setups
Manufacturing across nano-micro-macro length scales
Additive manufacturing, coating, spinning, or extrusion processes
Mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical, and surface characterization
Experience with tools such as: DMA, DSC, TGA, SEM, TEM, AFM, Rheometer, tribo-indenter, profilometer, FTIR, Raman, UV-Vis, WAXD, SAXS, SANS, Goniometer, tensiometer
Modeling and Simulation (Optional and Preferred)
Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS, ABAQUS, COMSOL)
Molecular Dynamics (MATLAB, LAMMPS)
Multiphysics or multiscale modeling
Professional Development Opportunities
Publish in high-impact journals
Lead or co-lead research proposals
Mentor graduate and undergraduate students
Participate in interdisciplinary initiatives at UGA
Build an independent research profile for academic or industry careers
Eligibility Note
This position is exclusively for individuals new to the University of Georgia. Applicants must not have been affiliated with UGA prior to July 1, 2026.
Position Type Postdoctoral
Location In Person
Duration 2 years (Fiscal Years 2027-2028)
Compensation $60,000/year (total compensation up to $89,700/year with benefits and travel support)
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