Indrajit Srivastava

Postdoctoral Research Associate opportunity at Texas Tech University in the Srivastava Lab, led by Assistant Professor Indrajit Srivastava in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering. The lab is recruiting an NIH-funded postdoc to join a growing research program in nanofluorophores and near-infrared-II (NIR-II) bioimaging . The position is designed for a researcher who wants substantial scientific ownership, strong mentorship, and the chance to build an independent research identity. Research areas and keywords: nanofluorophores, NIR-II bioimaging, biomedical engineering, polymer/surfactant synthesis, nanoparticle synthesis, nanoformulation, 2D/3D in vitro models, in vivo mouse imaging, biodistribution studies. What the role offers: intellectual ownership of projects from experimental design to publication; opportunities for first-author papers and, where appropriate, co-corresponding-author credit; involvement in manuscripts, grants, and new research directions; mentoring of graduate and undergraduate researchers; and close interaction with the PI on scientific strategy and career planning. Eligibility highlights: strong experimental expertise in at least two of the listed areas is requested. The post is aimed at candidates with a strong research background who want to develop lead-author publications, grant-writing experience, and a clear scientific direction. Funding: NIH-funded postdoctoral position. No stipend amount or additional benefits are specified in the post. Application: apply through the Texas Tech University portal using the formal application link. The post states that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Location: West Texas, United States.