Research Fellow (Soft Functional Materials)

About This Role

Seeking a PhD candidate in Materials Science, Polymer Science, or related fields to lead research on soft functional materials including polymeric and supramolecular systems for analyte transport, interfacial adhesion, and responsive self-healing applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, synthesize, and characterize soft functional materials such as hydrogels and elastomers.
• Develop material systems for regulating solvation, diffusion, and adhesion behaviors of solid-state analytes.
• Investigate structure-property relationships governing analyte transport, surface interaction, and mechanical performance in soft systems.
• Design and optimize responsive, self-healing, and reconfigurable materials for interface-related applications.
• Conduct comprehensive characterization using chemical, physical, and mechanical techniques on materials and interfaces.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary researchers to integrate advanced materials into sensing, analytical, or soft device platforms.

Requirements

• PhD in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Biomedical Engineering.
• Demonstrated research experience in polymeric materials, supramolecular materials, hydrogels, or related areas.
• Strong background in material synthesis and structural design of functional soft material systems.
• Experience in supramolecular chemistry, responsive materials, self-healing materials, or interfacial engineering.
• Familiarity with mechanical and structural characterization methods for soft materials and interfaces.
• Strong publication record in reputable journals with the ability to independently drive research tasks.