Postdoctoral Fellow: Advanced SLA/DLP 3D Printing & Polymers

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah's Chen Wang Research Group seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to lead a project at the intersection of additive manufacturing, polymer chemistry, and materials science. The role focuses on optimizing a vat photopolymerization platform and characterizing reaction kinetics for energy and medical applications.

A Ph.D. in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field with a strong track record of first-author

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong track record of first-author publications.
• Hands-on experience with vat photopolymerization 3D printing (SLA/DLP).
• Familiarity with resin formulation and nanoscale characterization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead optimization of the vat photopolymerization printing platform.
• Characterize reaction kinetics and resin performance.
• Translate findings into energy and medical applications.
• Collaborate with group members to advance project goals.

Skills

3D printing

Polymer chemistry

CAD modeling

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science or related field

Tools

SEM

SLA/DLP printers

CAD software

Job description

The University of Utah's Chen Wang Research Group seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to lead a project at the intersection of additive manufacturing, polymer chemistry, and materials science. The role focuses on optimizing a vat photopolymerization platform and characterizing reaction kinetics for energy and medical applications.

A Ph.D. in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field with a strong track record of first-author