University of Cincinnati
Post Doctoral Fellow Polymer Biodegradation Method Development
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Job Overview
The P&G Digital Accelerator@UC is seeking an environmental scientist to help develop novel biodegradation methods for polymers. The successful candidate will help design and execute biodegradation experiments that are tailored to evaluate biodegradability of polymers in different environmental compartments.
Essential Functions Conduct research experiments to assess biodegradation for polymers including experimental design, laboratory execution, data analysis, and statistical quality control etc.
Collaborate with scientists at the University of Cincinnati as well as Procter & Gamble to develop biodegradation capabilities.
Required Education
PhD Degree in environmental science including environmental engineering, environmental chemistry, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry or closely related areas.
Required Experience Solid understanding of chemical Phys/chem properties.
Strong experimental design and problem-solving skills.
Engage trainings that is needed for job performance such as safety, data analysis and quality control.
Additional Qualifications Considered Strong "wet lab" skills, hands-on laboratory experience on biodegradation studies will be preferred.
Experience with environmental analytical chemistry such as measurement tools will be a plus.
Demonstrated attention to detail is critical. Must be able to critically evaluate complex data sets and apply new approaches to solve complex environmental testing questions.
The individual must be a team player with a "Roll up your sleeves" attitude and able to partner with a multi-functional team to define and execute against experimental requirements.
Excellent adaptability and flexibility, and most importantly excellent learning capabilities with open mindset.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won\'t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you\'ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time; 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days); 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Additional Benefits Include:
Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at
https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here:
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at
jobs@uc.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
REQ:99889
SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE
Location & Details
Date: Sep 11, 2025 Location: Cincinnati, OH, US Facility: Main Campus
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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The P&G Digital Accelerator@UC is seeking an environmental scientist to help develop novel biodegradation methods for polymers. The successful candidate will help design and execute biodegradation experiments that are tailored to evaluate biodegradability of polymers in different environmental compartments.
Essential Functions Conduct research experiments to assess biodegradation for polymers including experimental design, laboratory execution, data analysis, and statistical quality control etc.
Collaborate with scientists at the University of Cincinnati as well as Procter & Gamble to develop biodegradation capabilities.
Required Education
PhD Degree in environmental science including environmental engineering, environmental chemistry, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry or closely related areas.
Required Experience Solid understanding of chemical Phys/chem properties.
Strong experimental design and problem-solving skills.
Engage trainings that is needed for job performance such as safety, data analysis and quality control.
Additional Qualifications Considered Strong "wet lab" skills, hands-on laboratory experience on biodegradation studies will be preferred.
Experience with environmental analytical chemistry such as measurement tools will be a plus.
Demonstrated attention to detail is critical. Must be able to critically evaluate complex data sets and apply new approaches to solve complex environmental testing questions.
The individual must be a team player with a "Roll up your sleeves" attitude and able to partner with a multi-functional team to define and execute against experimental requirements.
Excellent adaptability and flexibility, and most importantly excellent learning capabilities with open mindset.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won\'t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you\'ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time; 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days); 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Additional Benefits Include:
Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at
https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here:
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at
jobs@uc.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
REQ:99889
SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE
Location & Details
Date: Sep 11, 2025 Location: Cincinnati, OH, US Facility: Main Campus
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
#J-18808-Ljbffr