Postdoctoral Fellow - Nanoassembly Lab

Responsibilities

• PCM assembly and characterization (in collaboration with partners)
• Kinetics measurements (fluorescence, SAXS)
• Data analysis, modeling, and design rule development
• Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
• Scientific communication (writing, presenting, etc.)
• Required Qualifications
• Ph.D. in materials science, chemical engineering, polymer science, chemistry, physics, or a related field received within the past 3 years.
• Demonstrated experience in soft matter characterization and/or physical chemistry of polymers.
• Ability to work well with cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage and lead collaborative projects and communicate results effectively in writing and presentations.

Requirements

• Working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), quantitative light scattering, fluorescence spectroscopy, nucleic acid chemistry, or polymer synthesis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are extremely important, along with a demonstrable ability to reach a variety of audiences in academia, industry, and government.
• Salary Range
• $63,537
• Working Conditions
• May work in standard office conditions
• May require repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation
• May require use of manual dexterity
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
• Lifting and moving
• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Posting Title: Postdoctoral Fellow - Nanoassembly Lab ---- Hiring Department: Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027 ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation's most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin - named "America's Coolest City" by Expedia and "The Best Place to Live in the U.S." by U.S. News and World Report - the Cockrell School embodies the city's innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google, and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders. In the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, we design and build devices and systems that transform industries and improve lives around the world. A pioneer in areas such as robotics and advanced manufacturing, Texas Mechanical Engineering is the birthplace of selective laser sintering, one of the first and most successful 3D-printing technologies. Our undergraduate and graduate programs are consistently recognized as the best in the nation, leading the way in mechanical engineering education and innovation. Purpose A postdoctoral research position is available in the Nanoassembly Lab at the University of Texas at Austin focusing on the physical chemistry and dynamics of polyelectrolyte complex micelles (PCMs) for nucleic acid delivery.

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