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Troy University Employment Site | Postdoctoral Associate
Postdoctoral Associate
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Posting Details
Position Information| Posting Number | SF2606P |
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| Position Title | Postdoctoral Associate |
| Position Type | Professional/Salaried |
| Department | Chemistry and Physics - Troy |
| Division | College of Science and Engineering |
| Campus | Troy |
| Work Status | Full-Time (FT) |
| Temporary | Yes |
| Location | Troy - T01 |
| Job Summary | The Center for Materials and Manufacturing Sciences at Troy University invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Analytical Chemistry. The successful candidate will join an NSF-funded project focused on developing sensitive, reliable methods for detecting hazardous volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in recycled plastics using headspace solid-phase microextraction coupled with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS). The postdoctoral researcher will:
The appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding availability. |
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| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? | No |
| Work Hours | TBA |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | This position involves laboratory-based analytical research. The postdoctoral researcher will handle chemicals and polymer samples that may contain or emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), some of which can be classified as hazardous. Typical laboratory activities include solvent handling, sample preparation, SPME fiber conditioning, GC-MS operation, and waste management. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including lab coats, gloves, safety glasses, and fume hood usage, is mandatory during all laboratory operations. Comprehensive safety training will be provided before independent work begins, covering chemical hygiene, waste disposal, and emergency procedures. The postdoctoral researcher is expected to adhere strictly to safety protocols, maintain a clean and organized workspace, and promptly report any incidents or unsafe conditions to the supervisor. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibility? | No |
| Posting Date | 09/24/2026 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Position is funded by external sponsor agency. Troy University is under no obligation to maintain this position if funding from external source is reduced or ceased. |
| Quick Link | https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/48556 |
Reference Letters
Reference Letters| Solicit References Through the System? | No |
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| Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference | |
| Applicant Special Instructions | Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact [email protected]. |
Supplemental Questions
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
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Please specify:
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Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
- Not a current Troy University employee
- Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
- Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
- Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
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Do you have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a closely related field?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcript 1
- Resume
- Teaching Philosophy
- Other Document
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