Postdoctoral Fellow, Controlled Vaccine-Delivery Materials

Rice University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and support for fellowship applications

Access to research funding opportunities

Job summary

A prestigious university in Houston seeks a postdoctoral associate to lead a project on controlled vaccine delivery materials. This role involves synthesizing biodegradable polymers, directing research teams, and conducting experiments. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field, strong communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior members. Immediate start date with ongoing funding expected. Join a collaborative and dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Training in chemistry, materials science, or drug delivery.
• Experience in literature reviews and synthesizing work into hypotheses.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and characterize biodegradable polymers.
• Fabricate polymeric microdevices for vaccine delivery.
• Collaborate with team members and mentor junior lab members.

Skills

Polymer synthesis

Experimental design

Data analysis

Strong communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in chemistry or related field

Tools

Micro-/nanofabrication

3D printing techniques

Job description

A prestigious university in Houston seeks a postdoctoral associate to lead a project on controlled vaccine delivery materials. This role involves synthesizing biodegradable polymers, directing research teams, and conducting experiments. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field, strong communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior members. Immediate start date with ongoing funding expected. Join a collaborative and dynamic research environment.