Physical Models and Characterization of Olefinic Copolymers
This grant supports research to improve the characterization, design, and recycling of polyolefin copolymers to address manufacturing and environmental challenges.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: Stipend approximately $82,764 per year plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical appointment duration 2 years.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research to advance physical models, characterization, design, synthesis, processing, and recycling of polyolefin copolymers addressing manufacturing and environmental challenges.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with a doctoral degree earned within the last 5 years; research conducted on-site at NIST in Gaithersburg, MD; application requires prior contact with a Research Adviser.
Description
This fellowship opportunity, offered through the NRC Research Associateship Programs at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), supports postdoctoral research focused on the physical models and characterization of olefinic copolymers, specifically polyolefin copolymers. These semi-crystalline polymers are widely used but present significant challenges in manufacturability and life cycle assessment due to limitations in current multiscale characterization technologies.
Research supported by this grant aims to overcome these challenges by advancing understanding and technologies related to:
- Molecular composition and distribution analysis
- Solution and bulk processing behavior
- Design, synthesis, and processing of advanced polyolefin materials
- End-of-life issues including disposal, environmental impact assessment, and recycling
The research is expected to contribute to improved manufacturing processes and environmental sustainability of polyolefin copolymers.
