Postdoc in Nanoassembly for Nucleic Acid Delivery

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 57,183 - 69,890; Full time

Job summary

Phase2 Technology is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Nanoassembly Lab at the University of Texas at Austin. This position focuses on the physical chemistry and dynamics of polyelectrolyte complex micelles for nucleic acid delivery.

Responsibilities include PCM assembly, data analysis, and mentoring students. A Ph.D. in a relevant field within the last three years is required. The salary range is $63,537 with a commitment to equal opportunity and diversity.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in soft matter characterization and/or physical chemistry of polymers.
• Ability to manage and lead collaborative projects effectively.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are extremely important.

Responsibilities

• Perform PCM assembly and characterization in collaboration with partners.
• Conduct kinetics measurements using fluorescence and SAXS.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Skills

Soft matter characterization

Physical chemistry of polymers

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

Ph.D. in materials science, chemical engineering, polymer science, chemistry, or physics

Tools

Small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS)

Quantitative light scattering

Fluorescence spectroscopy

Nucleic acid chemistry

Polymer synthesis

Job description

Phase2 Technology is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Nanoassembly Lab at the University of Texas at Austin. This position focuses on the physical chemistry and dynamics of polyelectrolyte complex micelles for nucleic acid delivery.

Responsibilities include PCM assembly, data analysis, and mentoring students. A Ph.D. in a relevant field within the last three years is required. The salary range is $63,537 with a commitment to equal opportunity and diversity.