Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is grant funded for one year with the potential of follow on funding for a permanent position.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary
The Recycling Manager is responsible for developing long term material testing strategies and outreach associated with Mississippi Polymer Institute’s (MPI) recycling and re-use activities, from compost ability to plastic re-use. This role is central to advancing our sustainability mission by demonstrating the efficacy of bioplastics as a feedstock for composting, diverting food waste, and reducing plastic pollution in commercial and industrial settings. The position requires the Recycling Manager to work independently to analyze complex data and make high level decisions that accurately reflect ROI fo...