Postdoctoral Research Associate I

VS‑Postdoc; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wyant College of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Polymer Materials to develop organic and organic-inorganic hybrid polymeric materials with tailored optical properties using advanced 3D printing technologies.

You will work under Dr. Liang to advance photopolymer formulations for two-photon polymerization and vat photopolymerization, and to establish structure–property relationships for optical and biomedical applications.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in chemistry, polymer science, materials science, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in monomer synthesis and photopolymer resin formulation.
• Experience with material characterization techniques such as SEM, TGA, DSC, DMA, FTIR, and rheology, including biocompatibility assessment methods.
• Strong grasp of polymer chemistry fundamentals and photoinitiation mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel photopolymer resins for two-photon polymerization (TPP) and vat photopolymerization, with control over optical and mechanical properties.
• Design and evaluate biocompatible photopolymer formulations for 3D printing applications.
• Establish correlations between material composition, processing parameters, and optical, mechanical, and biological performance.
• Contribute to research project design and execution across optical and biomedical fabrication challenges.

Skills

Monomer synthesis

Photopolymer resin formulation

Polymer chemistry fundamentals

Photoinitiation mechanisms

Biocompatibility assessment

Education

Ph.D. in chemistry, polymer science, materials science, biomedical engineering, or related field

Tools

SEM

TGA

DSC

DMA

FTIR

Rheology

Job description

Salary: NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience.

Posted: Today

Category: Chemical Engineering; +2

Posting Number: req26413

Department: James C Wyant Coll Optical Sci

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

Advance groundbreaking research in polymer materials, optics, and 3Dprinting. The Wyant College of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona isseeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Polymer Materials under the guidance of Dr.Liang to develop organic and organic-inorganic hybrid polymeric materials withtailored optical properties and biocompatible photopolymers using advanced 3Dprinting technologies.

Be part of a globally recognized community of innovators. The UniversityofArizona Wyant College of Optical Sciences is dedicated to providinginternationally preeminent education, research, and outreach in the science andapplication of light and your work can help shape what's next.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and lifeinsurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuitionreduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of Arecreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop novel photopolymer resins for two-photon polymerization (TPP) and vatphotopolymerization, with control over optical and mechanical properties.

Design and evaluate biocompatible photopolymer formulations for 3D printingapplications.

Establish correlations between material composition, processing parameters,and optical, mechanical, and biological performance.

Contribute to research project design and execution across optical andbiomedical fabrication challenges.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in chemistry, polymer science, materials science, biomedicalengineering, or a related field.

Demonstrated expertise in monomer synthesis and photopolymer resinformulation.

Experience with material characterization techniques such as SEM, TGA, DSC,DMA, FTIR, and rheology, including biocompatibility assessment methods.

Strong grasp of polymer chemistry fundamentals and photoinitiationmechanisms.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with optical polymer design, including high-refractive-index orrefractive index-tunable material systems.

Familiarity with sol-gel chemistry and organic-inorganic hybrid materials foroptical or biomedical printing.

Experience with biocompatible hydrogel formulations (e.g., GelMA, PEGDA) andknowledge of ISO 10993 or USP Class VI standards.

Experience with photo-based 3D printing platforms and processoptimization.

Familiarity with powder-based organic-inorganic liquid suspensions forcomposite photopolymer printing.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience.

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal backgroundcheck (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

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