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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Polymer Chemistry and Hydrogel Materials

Camperdown Campus, AU💼 Full-time💰 $93,424–$93,424🗓 2026-09-25 → 2026-09-26

Core

Conduct independent and collaborative research in polymer chemistry and materials science, focusing on the design, synthesis, and characterisation of advanced polymeric materials and hydrogels.

Role type

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Research IC)

Builds

Novel polymeric materials and hydrogels for fundamental and applied polymer science

Domain

Chemistry / Materials Science / Polymer Chemistry

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

polymer synthesis, materials characterisation, analytical techniques (NMR, SEC, DSC, DMA, rheology), scientific manuscript preparation, research proposal development, student supervision

Preferred skills

experience in multidisciplinary collaboration, laboratory safety compliance

Technologies

NMR, SEC, DSC, DMA, rheology

Responsibilities

Design, synthesise and characterise novel polymeric materials and hydrogels; analyse and interpret experimental data and prepare manuscripts for publication; contribute to research proposals and funding applications; present research outcomes at seminars and conferences; supervise higher degree research students; maintain accurate research records and comply with safety requirements

Seniority

Postdoctoral, independent researcher

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