Postdoc: Polymer Chemistry & Hydrogel Materials

University of Sydney; Camperdown; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney's School of Chemistry invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Polymer Chemistry and Hydrogel Materials at Camperdown. You will join a dynamic team focusing on design, synthesis and characterisation of advanced polymeric materials under Professor Markus Muellner.

The role offers exposure to state-of-the-art facilities, publication-driven research, collaboration with industry partners and opportunities to supervise research students; term is a 1-year

Qualifications

• PhD in Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry, Materials Science or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in polymer synthesis, characterisation and materials analysis.
• Strong publication record relative to career stage in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience using analytical techniques such as NMR, SEC, DSC, DMA, rheology.
• Ability to undertake independent research and contribute to collaborative projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including scientific publication and presentation experience.
• Demonstrated capacity to supervise or mentor students and junior researchers.
• Commitment to research integrity, laboratory safety and inclusive research practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in polymer chemistry and materials science.
• Design, synthesise and characterise novel polymeric materials and hydrogels using contemporary synthetic methodologies.
• Analyse and interpret experimental data and prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to the development of research proposals and funding applications.
• Present research outcomes at seminars, conferences and stakeholder meetings.
• Supervise and provide guidance to higher degree research students where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate research records and comply with laboratory safety and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary research teams and external partners.

Skills

Polymer synthesis

Polymer characterization

Hydrogel materials

NMR analysis

SEC analysis

DSC analysis

DMA analysis

Rheology

Academic publishing

Supervision

Education

PhD in Polymer Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry

PhD in Materials Science

Job description

The University of Sydney's School of Chemistry invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Polymer Chemistry and Hydrogel Materials at Camperdown. You will join a dynamic team focusing on design, synthesis and characterisation of advanced polymeric materials under Professor Markus Muellner.

The role offers exposure to state-of-the-art facilities, publication-driven research, collaboration with industry partners and opportunities to supervise research students; term is a 1-year