<p>Position Title:</p> <p>Postdoctoral Research Associate - Biomass Degradation Mechanisms</p> <p>Appointment Type:</p> <p>Post Doc/Trainee</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <p>This position will lead a new research collaboration with Ames Lab focused on studying the mechanisms of biomass degradation using multimodal imaging techniques. This position will specifically focus on the use of single-walled carbon nanotubes to assist in measuring biomass. They will work with other graduate students to measure biomass degradation using custom single-molecule imaging techniques and surface probe microscopy.</p> <p>Required Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>PhD in Chemical Engineering with 10+ years </li><li>Experience working with fluorescent carbon nanotube-based sensors. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Experience with biomass degradation problems. </li></ul> <p>Department/Program & College Description:</p> <p>In 1913, Iowa State University was among the first to offer a degree in what was then a new discipline - chemical engineering. Since those early beginnings, the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering has rapidly established itself as one of the most highly respected chemical engineering programs, balancing excellent undergraduate education with an innovative graduate program and an impactful research portfolio. With over 7,400 graduates, the department's alumni have gone on to work in and rise to the highest levels of industry, academia, and national laboratories.</p> <p>Department Unit/Website:</p> <p>About - Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering</p> <p>Proposed Start Date:</p> <p>April 15, 2026</p> <p>Proposed End Date or Length of Term:</p> <p>April 14, 2027</p> <p>Number of Months Employed Per Year:</p> <p>12 Month Work Period</p> <p>Time Type:</p> <p>Part time</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.</p> <p>To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:</p> <p>1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae</p> <p>2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter</p> <p>If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.</p> <p>Why Choose ISU?</p> <p>Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:</p> <ul> <li>Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans </li><li>Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans </li><li>Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) </li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts </li><li>Various voluntary benefits and discounts </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Wellbeing Program </li></ul> <p>Original Posting Date:</p> <p>April 6, 2026</p> <p>Posting Close Date:</p> <p>April 13, 2026</p> <p>Job Requisition Number:</p> <p>R18940</p>