Postdoctoral Fellow - Materials Chemistry, Texas Materials Institute, Cockrell School of Engineering

Postdoctoral Fellow – Materials Chemistry, Texas Materials Institute, Cockrell School of Engineering

Position offered by The University of Texas ly online or via Workday for current employees.

Department:
Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering

Location:

UT Main Campus
Duration:
Expected to continue until August 31, 2027

Hours:

40 hours per week (exempt), FLSA Status:
Exempt

The Postdoctoral Fellow will lead research in high‑throughput synthesis and discovery of advanced functional materials, with a preferred background in electrocatalysis or battery‑related systems. The role supports TMI’s mission to accelerate materials innovation through data‑driven approaches and autonomous experimentation.

• Develop and optimize high‑throughput and combinatorial synthesis workflows, including solution synthesis, microdroplet printing, and processing
• Design and execute automated synthesis experiments using robotic platforms or parallel reactors
• Collaborate with computational scientists to integrate machine‑learning models for closed‑loop materials discovery
• Collaborate with companion postdocs on functional materials characterization (XRD, SEM/TEM, Raman, spectroscopy, electrochemical analysis, etc.)
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a closely related field, conferred within three (3) years before the start date
• Demonstrated experience conducting independent research in a relevant area of materials science or engineering
• Strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment
• Commitment to mentoring and contributing to the academic development of graduate and undergraduate students

• Experience with materials synthesis, robotic platforms, liquid‑handling automation, or programmable synthesis systems
• Familiarity with machine‑learning tools and data analysis
• Background in energy materials, catalysis, and batteries

$61,093 per year (plus benefits)

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• Three work references with contact information (at least one from a supervisor)

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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.