Postdoctoral Fellow, TMI- RFCL

University of Texas at Austin

2d • $61,093 • Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to The University of Texas at Austin—one of the top universities in the world and a leader in postdoctoral research, scholarship and education. More than 700 postdoctoral scholars, fellows and researchers across campus are vital contributors to the mission of the University. As a postdoctoral fellow at UT Austin, you will help drive innovation by bringing new techniques, ideas and solutions through your research and by partnering with local communities, government and industry. You will also advance the University’s teaching mission by working closely with undergraduate and graduate students and serving as team leaders and mentors. Purpose The University of Texas at Austin Renewable Fiber and Composite Laboratory (RFCL) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on a research project for developing wet-spun bio-functional fiber in medical applications. The appointment begins February 2026.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Fiber/Textile Science and Engineering, or a related field in Polymer Material Science and Engineering earned within the last 3 years.
• Hands-on experience with microfluidic spinning technology
• Strong record of research publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Responsibilities

• Design and implement wet-spinning processes to produce multicomponent fibers
• Conduct mechanical, thermal, biological, and image analyses of experimental fibers
• Prepare and compose research manuscripts for publication

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree