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University of Minnesota

Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 6 months

2Open roles

0.5Roles / month

100%H-1B signals

BachelorTypical degree

Open roles (2)

Assistant Professor in Manufacturing, Materials, or Mechanics Minneapolis, MN· $115k – $130k
Assistant Professor (tenure track) Department of Chemistry Minneapolis, MN· $100k – $115k

Degree requirements

Bachelor 100%

Top material classes

Elastomers/rubber 33%

Electronic materials 33%

Thermoplastics 33%

Biomaterials 33%

Most-requested techniques

strain gauges 33%

electrical testing 33%

mechanical testing 33%

sensor fabrication 33%

experimental characterization 33%

piezoresistive sensor fabrication 33%

ring-open metathesis 33%

polymer characterization 33%

Role mix

R&D / Research 67%

Academic / Postdoc 33%

Where they hire

MN 100%

Industries

Medical devices 33%

Biotechnology 33%

Work arrangement

67%On-site

33%Hybrid

Visa & eligibility signals

YesH-1B filing history

Sponsorship signals come from posting language plus historical DOL Labor Condition Application data. Confirm specifics with the recruiter.

Posting volume · last 6 months

May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26

3 roles posted across 6 months, averaging 0.5/month.