POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

The Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Department at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Post Doctoral Associate to work in the lab of Professor Juan De Pablo. 

New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. The De Pablo Research Group focuses on the physics and thermodynamics of complex materials using statistical mechanics, molecular simulations, and machine learning.  

Expectations

Candidates will be responsible for: 

• Developing multi-scale modeling methods for polymeric materials, using advanced computational techniques to investigate their thermodynamic and transport properties and behavior.
• Providing presentation of research results at weekly lab meetings and at national or international scientific meetings; including preparation and submission of papers that result in peer-reviewed journals.
• Liaison with NYU departments or other institutions for collaborative research efforts.
• Assists faculty researchers and other collaborators, or may act independently, in planning and designing research experiments.
• Data collection, processing and analysis.
• May train research staff, graduate or undergraduate students within the lab.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated background in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a field related to the research being conducted. The individual must be able to work in a group setting and be able to document the results in a format suitable for publication as exemplified by a strong publication record. Previous experience in fluids and materials design, biological process control, and complex and dynamical systems is desired.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $78,000 depending on the candidate’s experience and qualification.

Candidates should have a PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related field. We welcome applicants with recent PhDs and individuals seeking additional postdoctoral training. Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.

Applicants should submit, as one pdf, the following information:

• an up-to-date CV that includes a complete list of publications,
• a research statement that describes their interest and goals and how their research relates to this position,
• copies of up to three relevant scientific papers,
• names and contact information for three references.

All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio.

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled.  Expected start date is May 15, 2026.