💼 Full-Time Position

Postdoctoral Associate - Transportation Packaging and Distribution Systems Research

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Virginia Tech
📍 Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
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Location
Blacksburg, United States
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Posted
June 12, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Job Description

Transportation Packaging and Distribution Systems Research

The department for Sustainable Biomaterials and its Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design (CPULD) at Virginia Tech are an internationally recognized leader in distribution packaging research and innovation. Our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities include advanced testing equipment for vibration analysis, shock dynamics, compression testing, and thermal performance evaluation. Through collaborative partnerships with industry and government agencies, we conduct cutting-edge research in transport packaging performance, unit load design, cold chain logistics, and sustainable packaging systems, addressing critical challenges in product protection, supply chain optimization, and distribution system efficiency.

We seek a highly motivated and collaborative researcher with expertise in engineering, materials science, or related computational fields to contribute to our res...