Postdoc, Materials Chemistry for AI-Driven Discovery

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Materials Chemistry within the Texas Materials Institute. The role focuses on high‑throughput synthesis, autonomous experimentation, and AI‑guided materials discovery, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on energy materials.

The position emphasizes leadership in robotic synthesis, data‑driven approaches, and rapid characterization, with an immediate start and a duration through Aug 31, 2027.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required or completed within recent years in a relevant field of study.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with significant findings.
• Strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead high‑impact research in materials discovery and synthesis.
• Develop and optimize high‑throughput experiments and autonomous workflows.
• Collaborate with computational and experimental teams to converge results.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers.

Skills

Independent research

Publication track record

Written communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science/Engineering/Physics/Chemistry

Job description

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Materials Chemistry within the Texas Materials Institute. The role focuses on high‑throughput synthesis, autonomous experimentation, and AI‑guided materials discovery, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on energy materials.

The position emphasizes leadership in robotic synthesis, data‑driven approaches, and rapid characterization, with an immediate start and a duration through Aug 31, 2027.