Postdoctoral Researcher - Nature

Posting Details

• Job # 077475
• Job Title Postdoctoral Researcher - Nature Inspired
• Location Syracuse, NY
• Campus Syracuse, NY
• Pay Range $60,450
• Pay Determination Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.
• FLSA Status Exempt
• Hours As determined by principal investigator.
• Job Type Full-time
• Rank Post Doc
• Unionized Position Code Not Applicable
• Open Until Filled Yes
• Job Category Faculty

A Postdoctoral Researcher position is immediately available in the Dave Moz Lab (Chemistry Department and Bio Inspired Institute at Syracuse University), to develop nature-inspired strategies for controlling the structure and mechanics of biopolymer condensates.

This NIH‑funded project aims to use post‑translational modifications to alter the interfacial and rheological properties of all aqueous emulsions derived from the liquid‑liquid phase separation of proteins.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in the experimental characterization of soft condensed matter as demonstrated by publications in the field.

• A doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
• Prior publication record in the characterization of structure and dynamics of soft condensed matter using rheological, scattering, and other techniques.

Familiarity with the production, isolation, and characterization of peptides/proteins is desired but not required.

• Pioneer research areas by intellectually engaging the group
• Run experiments
• Write proposals
• Publish research results in peer‑reviewed journals
• Train undergraduate and graduate students and coordinate purchasing

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a list of references.

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