Postdoc position in polymer science and soft matter characterization

Job Title: Postdoc position in polymer science and soft matter characterization Job Number: 139465 Location: Austin, TX, US Job Description Position: A postdoctoral research position is available in the Nanoassembly Lab at the University of Texas at Austin focused on the physical chemistry and dynamics of polyelectrolyte complex micelles (PCMs) for nucleic acid delivery. We are seeking candidates with a PhD in materials science, chemical engineering, polymer science, chemistry, physics, or a related field. Experience in soft matter characterization including small-angle scattering or quantitative light scattering with model fitting is strongly preferred; experience in polymer synthesis is a plus. You will work closely with graduate students and postdocs in our lab and others with complementary skills in scattering, fluorescence spectroscopy, biophysics, and cell biology, and you will be expected to help train and mentor students in our collaborative interdisciplinary team. Lab The Nanoassembly Lab, directed by Prof. Alex Marras, specializes in biomolecular self-assembly for tunable soft materials. This includes nanoparticles for nucleic acid delivery, DNA-based mechanisms, and responsive biohybrid materials. Our group is very collaborative and team-oriented, with researchers who are trained in mechanical, chemical, and biomedical engineering, materials science, and pharmaceutical sciences. For more information, please visit our website. How to apply Send your CV and a list of references to the application email address. In your email please describe why you are interested in this position and the professional goals you wish to achieve during and after your postdoc. Working at UT Austin UT Austin is an equal opportunity employer. UT Austin follows NIH guidance on postdoc salaries and offers generous benefits packages. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran’s status, or sexual orientation. Application Deadline: 2026-10-01 #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center