Postdoctoral Researchers – Polyelectrolyte Design: The Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at UCLA invites applications for two postdoctoral researcher positions as part of a dynamic collaboration between the labs of Prof. Samanvaya Srivastava and Prof. Aditya Nandy. These roles will focus on cutting-edge research in polyelectrolyte design and automated experimentation with machine learning integration. Join a highly interdisciplinary and supportive environment that merges polymer science, chemical engineering, and AI-driven materials discovery.
Postdoctoral Researchers – Polyelectrolyte Design & ML-Driven Coacervate Research
Summary Table:
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | 2 Postdoctoral Researcher Positions |
| Designation | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Location | UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Research Areas | Polyelectrolyte Design; Automated Experimentation & ML |
| Eligibility | PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or related fields |
| Application Deadline | Open until filled |
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Areas:
- Polyelectrolyte Design & Synthesis
- Design, synthesize, and characterize next-generation polyelectrolytes for complex coacervate bioreactor systems.
- Automated Experimentation + Machine Learning for Coacervates
- Build and apply high-throughput experimental platforms integrated with machine learning to accelerate coacervate discovery and understanding.
Location:
UCLA Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Los Angeles, California, USA
Eligibility / Qualification:
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related discipline
- Strong background in experimental polymer science, materials characterization, automation, or machine learning is desirable
- Proven research excellence demonstrated through publications
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
Job Description:
- Conduct independent and collaborative research in one of the two designated focus areas
- Contribute to the design and development of experimental systems or ML pipelines
- Analyze, interpret, and publish research findings
- Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty and researchers
- Participate in mentoring students and contributing to lab management activities
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should email the following documents to Prof. Samanvaya Srivastava (samsri@ucla.edu) and Prof. Aditya Nandy (aditya.nandy@ucla.edu):
- Curriculum Vitae (with full publication list)
- One-page Cover Letter outlining research interests and alignment with the position
- Names and Contact Information for 2–3 references
Last Date to Apply:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Early applications are encouraged.
