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Postdoctoral Fellow in mRNA Lipid Nanoparticles and Mechanical Engineering University of Texas at Austin in United States

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Postdoc

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Chemistry

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Full-time postdoctoral position with a salary of $63,537. The position is expected to continue through December 31, 2027. The post specifies 40 scheduled hours per week and eligibility for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, with an option for the Optional Retirement Program subject to applicable service requirements.

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Chemistry
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Materials Science
Drug Delivery
Polymer Chemistry
Polymer Engineering
X-ray Scattering
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About this position

The University of Texas at Austin is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow in mRNA lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and mechanical engineering within the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Cockrell School of Engineering. Based in Austin, Texas, the fellow will lead research connecting the internal structure of mRNA lipid nanoparticles with biological performance and will establish design principles for improved therapeutic delivery.

Research activities include LNP assembly and characterization in collaboration with research partners, data analysis, modeling, and development of design rules. The fellow will also mentor graduate and undergraduate students and contribute to scientific communication through publications, presentations, and collaborative project work.

Candidates must have received a Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field within the past three years. Demonstrated experience with small-angle scattering, soft matter characterization, and/or physical chemistry involving lipid, polymer, or biological materials is required. Preferred experience includes hands-on SAXS work, SAXS analysis software such as BioXTAS RAW, SasView, or Irena/Nika, and research on lipid nanoparticles, liposomes, polymersomes, or related soft nanoparticle systems.

This is a full-time position with a salary of $63,537, expected to continue until December 31, 2027. Applicants should submit a resume or CV, letter of interest, and contact details for three work references, including at least one supervisor, through the University of Texas at Austin Workday portal.

Funding details

Full-time postdoctoral position with a salary of $63,537. The position is expected to continue through December 31, 2027. The post specifies 40 scheduled hours per week and eligibility for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, with an option for the Optional Retirement Program subject to applicable service requirements.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field received within the past three years. Demonstrated experience in small-angle scattering, soft matter characterization, and/or physical chemistry involving lipid, polymer, or biological materials is required. Applicants should be able to work effectively in cross-functional interdisciplinary teams, lead collaborative projects, and communicate results clearly in writing and presentations. Preferred qualifications include hands-on SAXS experience in laboratory or synchrotron settings; familiarity with BioXTAS RAW, SasView, or Irena/Nika; experience with lipid nanoparticles, liposomes, polymersomes, or related soft nanoparticle systems; project-management experience; active reading and conference participation; and a publication record. Required application materials are a resume or CV, letter of interest, and contact information for three work references, including at least one supervisor.

How to apply

Apply online through the University of Texas at Austin Workday application portal. Upload a resume/CV, letter of interest, and contact information for three work references, including at least one supervisor, before submitting the application.

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