Postdoctoral Research Associate

To create a bridge between a doctoral program and full-time employment as a faculty member or researcher and therefore serve to further prepare an individual who was recently awarded a doctorate to undertake the responsibilities of a career as a faculty member or researcher. The salary for this soft-money funded position is $60,000. 

Please review the Postdoctoral Research Associate job description for more information.
About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. 
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.
Qualifications:
Required:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline. 
• Expertise in high-resolution mass spectrometry and/or chemical reaction engineering. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Ability to work effectively with a range of knowledge levels. 
• Ability to develop manuscripts and deliver presentations. 

Preferred:

• Experience with high-pressure, high-temperature chemical reactors, kinetic modeling, and analysis programs such as RStudio or MATLAB. 
• Evidence of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations related to waste valorization, mass spectrometry, or chemical pathway analysis.

Other Information: 

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on July 17, 2026.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Heather LeClerc at [email protected].
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.