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

Postdoctoral Fellow – Materials Chemistry

Position:
Postdoctoral Fellow – Materials Chemistry, Texas Materials Institute, Cockrell School of Engineering, University of Texas at Austin

Location:

UT Main Campus – Austin, Texas.

Pay: $61,093 per year.

Work Schedule:

Full time, 40 hours weekly, Exempt, Starts immediately, Expected to continue until Aug 31 2027.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will lead research in high-throughput synthesis and discovery of advanced functional materials, with a focus on 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, micro-droplet 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 postdoctoral researchers on functional materials characterization (XRD, SEM/TEM, Raman, spectroscopy, electrochemical analysis, etc.).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• PhD in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a closely related field, conferred within three (3) years before 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.

• Standard office conditions; occasional manual tasks.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard, workstation usage.
• 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 and complies with all applicable federal and state laws. It 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.