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| Employer | University of Southern Mississippi |
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS USA |
| Posted | October 1, 2025 |
Job Details
Postdoctoral Researcher - Gu & Ma research group
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
The Postdoctoral Researcher for the Gu & Ma Research Group supports the discovery of novel polymer phases through data-driven research. The successful candidate will integrate into a workflow that combines high-throughput experimentation, database development, and machine learning to investigate phase behavior in multiblock copolymers and polymer blends. In addition to conducting advanced research, the individual will oversee laboratory operations, supervise research personnel, and coordinate activities with faculty and research sponsors. Responsibilities also include analyzing and interpreting data, preparing technical reports and publications, and presenting findings to both scientific and sponsor audiences.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities
+ Conduct experiments and data-driven investigations, applying machine learning approaches and database tools to predict and discover novel polymer phases.
+ Analyze complex research data and prepare manuscripts, proposals, technical documents, and progress reports for both scientific and sponsor audiences.
+ Oversee high-throughput sample formulation, processing, data management, and overall laboratory operations, including workflow coordination and resource allocation.
+ Supervise and mentor graduate students by guiding research priorities, monitoring progress, and providing technical expertise and direction.
+ Facilitate communication and reporting with research sponsors, ensuring timely updates and compliance with funding requirements.
+ Participate in travel to user facilities, national laboratories, and sponsor meetings, and host visiting collaborators.
+ Support faculty in managing research projects and fulfilling institutional and sponsor reporting obligations, strengthening collaborations and advancing program goals.
+ Comply with all University and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations and perform other duties as assigned.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
The Postdoctoral Researcher for the Gu & Ma Research Group supports the discovery of novel polymer phases through data-driven research. The successful candidate will integrate into a workflow that combines high-throughput experimentation, database development, and machine learning to investigate phase behavior in multiblock copolymers and polymer blends. In addition to conducting advanced research, the individual will oversee laboratory operations, supervise research personnel, and coordinate activities with faculty and research sponsors. Responsibilities also include analyzing and interpreting data, preparing technical reports and publications, and presenting findings to both scientific and sponsor audiences.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities
+ Conduct experiments and data-driven investigations, applying machine learning approaches and database tools to predict and discover novel polymer phases.
+ Analyze complex research data and prepare manuscripts, proposals, technical documents, and progress reports for both scientific and sponsor audiences.
+ Oversee high-throughput sample formulation, processing, data management, and overall laboratory operations, including workflow coordination and resource allocation.
+ Supervise and mentor graduate students by guiding research priorities, monitoring progress, and providing technical expertise and direction.
+ Facilitate communication and reporting with research sponsors, ensuring timely updates and compliance with funding requirements.
+ Participate in travel to user facilities, national laboratories, and sponsor meetings, and host visiting collaborators.
+ Support faculty in managing research projects and fulfilling institutional and sponsor reporting obligations, strengthening collaborations and advancing program goals.
+ Comply with all University and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations and perform other duties as assigned.
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