Postdoctoral Fellow - Nanoassembly Lab Job Austin area,Texas USA,Engineering

Job Posting

Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow - Nanoassembly Lab

Hiring Department:

Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation's most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care.

Situated in the heart of Austin - named "America's Coolest City" by Expedia and "The Best Place to Live in the U.S." by U.S. News and World Report - the Cockrell School embodies the city's innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google, and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.

In the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, we design and build devices and systems that transform industries and improve lives around the world. A pioneer in areas such as robotics and advanced manufacturing, Texas Mechanical Engineering is the birthplace of selective laser sintering, one of the first and most successful 3D-printing technologies. Our undergraduate and graduate programs are consistently recognized as the best in the nation, leading the way in mechanical engineering education and innovation.

Purpose

A postdoctoral research position is available in the Nanoassembly Lab at the University of Texas at Austin focusing on the physical chemistry and dynamics of polyelectrolyte complex micelles (PCMs) for nucleic acid delivery.

Responsibilities

PCM assembly and characterization (in collaboration with partners)
Kinetics measurements (fluorescence, SAXS)
Data analysis, modeling, and design rule development
Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
Scientific communication (writing, presenting, etc.)

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in materials science, chemical engineering, polymer science, chemistry, physics, or a related field received within the past 3 years.
Demonstrated experience in soft matter characterization and/or physical chemistry of polymers.
Ability to work well with cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams.
Ability to manage and lead collaborative projects and communicate results effectively in writing and presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), quantitative light scattering, fluorescence spectroscopy, nucleic acid chemistry, or polymer synthesis.
Excellent written and oral communication skills are extremely important, along with a demonstrable ability to reach a variety of audiences in academia, industry, and government.

Salary Range

$63,537

Working Conditions

May work in standard office conditions
May require repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation
May require use of manual dexterity
May work around chemicals
May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
Lifting and moving

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest

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Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background

Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay

Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not…