Fully Funded PhD Position Available – Food Packaging Lab within the Department of Packaging and Graphic Media Science at Rochester Institute of Technology

A fully funded PhD position is available in the Food Packaging Lab within the Department of Packaging and Graphic Media Science at Rochester Institute of Technology.

We are seeking a self-driven, highly motivated researcher interested in working on food packaging, including sustainable and smart packaging systems, barrier coatings, paper-based packaging, and advanced materials for next-generation packaging applications.

Preferred Qualifications:
Ø Background in food packaging, materials science, paper science, polymer science, or related fields
Ø Prior research experience

Strong interest in innovative, sustainable, and high-performance packaging solutions

Interested candidates should submit their CV by March 15, 2026, to spbipk@rit.edu