Postdoctoral Fellow, TMI- RFCL

Job Details

Job Posting

Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow, TMI- RFCL

Hiring Department: Division of Textiles and Apparel

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Nov 01, 2026

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

The University of Texas at Austin Renewable Fiber and Composite Laboratory (RFCL) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on a research project for developing wet-spun bio-functional fiber in medical applications.

The appointment begins February 2026.

• Design and implement wet-spinning processes to produce multicomponent fibers

• Conduct mechanical, thermal, biological, and image analyses of experimental fibers

• Prepare and compose research manuscripts for publication

• Ph.D. in Fiber/Textile Science and Engineering, or a related field in Polymer Material Science and Engineering earned within the last 3 years.

• Hands-on experience with microfluidic spinning technology

• Strong record of research publications in peer-reviewed journals

Salary Range: $61,093/annually

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• 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.

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