Principal Research Scientist, Colloids & Soft Matter

Rice University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University in Houston is seeking a Research Scientist to join Prof. Sibani Biswal's research group. The role entails conducting independent experimental studies, managing projects and budgets, and communicating results through presentations.

You will mentor students, contribute to grant proposals, and maintain a safe, efficient laboratory, collaborating on soft matter and energy engineering projects using MATLAB, Python, and COMSOL.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field is required.
• Experience with colloidal experiments and advanced apparatus is expected.
• Strong data analysis, numerical simulation, and visualization skills using MATLAB, Python, COMSOL.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in colloidal and interfacial phenomena with applications in soft matter and energy engineering.
• Design and implement experimental and computational projects bridging fundamental science with practical applications.
• Perform data analysis, simulations, and modeling to explain experimental results using MATLAB, Python, COMSOL and image analysis tools.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers and train in laboratory techniques.
• Contribute to grant proposals and manage research projects and budgets.

Skills

Independent research

Mentor students

Data analysis

Project management

Education

PhD in Chemical/Biomolecular Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

COMSOL

Image analysis

Job description

Rice University in Houston is seeking a Research Scientist to join Prof. Sibani Biswal's research group. The role entails conducting independent experimental studies, managing projects and budgets, and communicating results through presentations.

You will mentor students, contribute to grant proposals, and maintain a safe, efficient laboratory, collaborating on soft matter and energy engineering projects using MATLAB, Python, and COMSOL.