Postdoctoral Fellow - mRNA - LNP, Mechanical Engineering in Cockrell School of Engineering
Core
Lead research to connect the internal structure of mRNA lipid nanoparticles with key biological metrics and establish design principles for enhanced therapeutic performance.
Role type
Postdoctoral Researcher (Soft Matter/Nanoparticles)
Builds
Research insights and design rules for mRNA-LNP therapeutics
Domain
Biomedical Engineering / Nanotechnology
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Small angle scattering (SAXS), soft matter characterization, physical chemistry, data analysis, modeling, project leadership
Preferred skills
Synchrontron SAXS experience, LNP/liposome/polymer systems expertise, publication record, conference engagement
Technologies
BioXTAS RAW, SasView, Irena/Nika
Responsibilities
LNP assembly and characterization, data analysis and modeling, mentoring students, scientific communication
Seniority
Postdoctoral Fellow
