Research Associate/Post-doctoral Fellow – UNSW Faculty of Engineering (School of
UNSW, Sheffield, TX, United States
The Opportunity
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will join a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to developing sustainable polymers and materials via visible-light-driven processes. The core focus is the design and synthesis of recyclable polymeric materials using low-energy photopolymerization. The postdoc will work on PET-RAFT (Photoinduced Electron/Energy Transfer Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer) polymerization to synthesize degradable polymers intended for bio applications, with a focus on drug delivery systems. Lipoic acid and its derivatives are employed as key monomers to enable degradability. The role will also leverage machine learning approaches for the optimization of polymer properties and degradation profiles. Primary responsibilities include structural design and physicochemical characterization, supervising PhD students, ensuring materials are recyclable, and applying machine learning tools to accelerate optimization.
Benefits
Salary, Level A - $91,381 - $121,838 per annum + 17% superannuation
Full Time
Fixed-term contract – 12 months (potential for extension)
Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
Qualifications
A PhD (or soon to be awarded) in material science or chemistry, with expertise in controlled/living radical polymerization (RAFT, ATRP, NMP).
Demonstrated expertise in the preparation of functional polymers using controlled/living radical polymerization, preferably photoRAFT, and experience with PET-RAFT polymerization and lipoic acid derivatives for degradable polymers.
Experience in machine learning models for polymer optimization.
Demonstrated track record of publications in polymer science and polymer characterization.
Proven commitment to staying up-to-date with discipline knowledge and developments.
Skill to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent work with limited supervision.
Capability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines, and build effective relationships.
Prior research experience in polymer synthesis, photochemistry, functional monomer synthesis, drug delivery applications, and biopolymer design.
Ability to communicate and interact with diverse stakeholders and students.
EEO Statement
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will join a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to developing sustainable polymers and materials via visible-light-driven processes. The core focus is the design and synthesis of recyclable polymeric materials using low-energy photopolymerization. The postdoc will work on PET-RAFT (Photoinduced Electron/Energy Transfer Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer) polymerization to synthesize degradable polymers intended for bio applications, with a focus on drug delivery systems. Lipoic acid and its derivatives are employed as key monomers to enable degradability. The role will also leverage machine learning approaches for the optimization of polymer properties and degradation profiles. Primary responsibilities include structural design and physicochemical characterization, supervising PhD students, ensuring materials are recyclable, and applying machine learning tools to accelerate optimization.
Benefits
Salary, Level A - $91,381 - $121,838 per annum + 17% superannuation
Full Time
Fixed-term contract – 12 months (potential for extension)
Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
Qualifications
A PhD (or soon to be awarded) in material science or chemistry, with expertise in controlled/living radical polymerization (RAFT, ATRP, NMP).
Demonstrated expertise in the preparation of functional polymers using controlled/living radical polymerization, preferably photoRAFT, and experience with PET-RAFT polymerization and lipoic acid derivatives for degradable polymers.
Experience in machine learning models for polymer optimization.
Demonstrated track record of publications in polymer science and polymer characterization.
Proven commitment to staying up-to-date with discipline knowledge and developments.
Skill to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent work with limited supervision.
Capability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines, and build effective relationships.
Prior research experience in polymer synthesis, photochemistry, functional monomer synthesis, drug delivery applications, and biopolymer design.
Ability to communicate and interact with diverse stakeholders and students.
EEO Statement
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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