Post Doctoral Associate - 500440

Job no: 500440

Work type: Staff - Full-Time

Location: Main Campus - Academic Toledo, OH

Categories: Full-Time, Post Doc, None

Title: Post Doctoral Associate

Department Org: Physics - 101190

Employee Classification: P1 - Post Doctoral Assoc FT-MC

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: MC AC

Shift: 1

Start Time: End Time:

Posted Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience

Float: No

Rotate: No

On Call: No

Travel: No

Weekend/Holiday: No

Job Description:

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will support a growing multidisciplinary glass research program encompassing industry-driven projects, advanced glass materials research, and workforce development. The position will contribute to industry-aligned efforts in glass manufacturing technologies and materials performance improvement, while pursuing frontier research alongside these activities with a primary focus on photo-functional glass and thin film materials. The postdoc will also contribute to glass-based electrochemical energy research through application of glass science expertise. Responsibilities include conducting independent and collaborative research; designing and executing experiments; analyzing data; contributing to publications and proposal development; mentoring students; and supporting the development and operation of laboratory capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Glass Science, Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field by the start date.
• Demonstrated background in glass science and engineering, amorphous materials, or related inorganic materials systems.
• Experience designing and conducting laboratory experiments, analyzing data, and interpreting results.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to contribute to technical reports, proposals, and scholarly publications.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

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Advertised: 02 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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