Postdoctoral Scientist: Photo-Responsive Hydrogel Synthesis

Society for Integrative & Comparative Biology; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Society for Integrative & Comparative Biology is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join Dr. Popik's laboratory at the University of Georgia. This position involves designing and synthesizing hydrogels and mentoring students, with a start date of September 1, 2026.

The ideal candidate will have experience in organic synthesis and modern purification techniques, with knowledge in photochemical methods being advantageous. This role is expected to last between 1 to 3 years depending on project progress.

Qualifications

• Extended experience in organic synthesis is required.
• Familiarity with modern purification and characterization techniques is essential.
• Knowledge of photochemical and polymer chemistry methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize photo-labile hydrogel cross-linkers.
• Optimize the photo-assembly and photo-degradation of hydrogels.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Modern purification techniques

Characterization techniques

Photochemical methods

Polymer chemistry

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Job description

The Society for Integrative & Comparative Biology is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join Dr. Popik's laboratory at the University of Georgia. This position involves designing and synthesizing hydrogels and mentoring students, with a start date of September 1, 2026.

The ideal candidate will have experience in organic synthesis and modern purification techniques, with knowledge in photochemical methods being advantageous. This role is expected to last between 1 to 3 years depending on project progress.