Postdoc position in polymer science and soft matter characterization

The University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nanoassembly Lab at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to study the physical chemistry and dynamics of polyelectrolyte complex micelles for nucleic acid delivery. A PhD in a related field is required and experience in soft matter characterization is highly valued.

You will work with teams in scattering, fluorescence spectroscopy, biophysics, and cell biology, and will contribute to mentoring graduate students and postdocs in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in materials science, chemical engineering, polymer science, chemistry, physics, or a related field.
• Experience in soft matter characterization including small-angle scattering or quantitative light scattering with model fitting is strongly preferred.
• Experience in polymer synthesis is a plus.
• Willing to train and mentor students in a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Research on physical chemistry and dynamics of polyelectrolyte complex micelles for nucleic acid delivery.
• Collaborate with graduate students and postdocs across scattering, fluorescence spectroscopy, biophysics, and cell biology.
• Mentor and train students within the lab team.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentoring

Communication

Education

PhD in materials science

PhD in chemical engineering

PhD in polymer science

PhD in chemistry

PhD in physics

Tools

Small-angle scattering

Quantitative light scattering

Model fitting

Polymer synthesis

Job description

Position

A postdoctoral research position is available in the Nanoassembly Lab at the University of Texas at Austin focused on the physical chemistry and dynamics of polyelectrolyte complex micelles (PCMs) for nucleic acid delivery. We are seeking candidates with a PhD in materials science, chemical engineering, polymer science, chemistry, physics, or a related field. Experience in soft matter characterization including small-angle scattering or quantitative light scattering with model fitting is strongly preferred; experience in polymer synthesis is a plus. You will work closely with graduate students and postdocs in our lab and others with complementary skills in scattering, fluorescence spectroscopy, biophysics, and cell biology, and you will be expected to help train and mentor students in our collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Lab

The Nanoassembly Lab, directed by Prof. Alex Marras, specializes in biomolecular self-assembly for tunable soft materials. This includes nanoparticles for nucleic acid delivery, DNA-based mechanisms, and responsive biohybrid materials. Our group is very collaborative and team-oriented, with researchers who are trained in mechanical, chemical, and biomedical engineering, materials science, and pharmaceutical sciences. For more information, please visit our website: www.nanoassemblylab.com

How to apply

Send your CV and a list of references to [e-mail]. In your email please describe why you are interested in this position and the professional goals you wish to achieve during and after your postdoc.

Working at UT Austin

UT Austin is an equal opportunity employer. UT Austin follows NIH guidance on postdoc salaries and offers generous benefits packages. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran’s status, or sexual orientation.