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Material Handler II

Houston, TX · On-site

$16 - $19.25/hr

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Material Handler II

Houston, TX · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

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Open Scientific

Material Handler/Warehouse

Bohemia, NY

$11.50 - $13.80/hr

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Material Handler II

Houston, TX · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

... Science, Personal Care, and cell and gene therapy. Job Title: Material Handler Location: Houston, TX - 77047 Duration: 6 Months Job Type: Temporary Assignment Work Type: Onsite Shifts: Monday to ...

TekWissen LLC

Material Handler II

Houston, TX · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

... Science, Personal Care, and cell and gene therapy. Job Title: Material Handler Location: Houston, TX - 77047 Duration: 6 Months Job Type: Temporary Assignment Work Type: Onsite Shifts: Monday to ...

Open Scientific

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Holbrook, NY

$11.50 - $13.80/hr

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TekWissen LLC

Scientist - Polymer Chemistry

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

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Quality Control Scientist

Vacaville, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

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Research Scientist

Research Scientist

University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX • On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Plan and execute computational studies related to modeling polymer properties.

  • Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team to design computational experiments and validate models.

  • Prepare reports and present findings at national and international conferences.

University Of Texas At Dallas rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

511th of 541 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
S07051P
Position Title
Research Scientist
Functional Title
Department
Chemistry
Salary Range
$55,000 - $65,000 DOQ
Pay Basis
Monthly
Position Status
Regular full-time
Location
Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date
05/26/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Desired Start Date
06/15/2026
Job Summary
The Sterling Group at the University of Texas at Dallas is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to explore polymer upcycling. Our research program integrates automated computational modelling, theoretical physical organic chemistry and electronic structure theory to advance our understanding of chemical reactivity. We aim to develop new concepts and computational tools to drive innovation across chemistry, biochemistry, materials science, and pharmaceutical research. We work closely with experimentalists to investigate reaction mechanisms, with an emphasis on catalysis and polymer chemistry.
Minimum Education and Experience
Master's degree in a field directly related to specified research area and two (2) years of directly applicable experience conducting research related to the specified field of study.
Preferred Education and Experience
  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
  • Experience with machine learning techniques, particularly machine-learned interatomic potentials, in the context of chemical research.
  • Experience with molecular dynamics simulations, applicable to materials science, biomolecules, or a related field.
  • Programming experience (e.g., Python), with a strong background in developing and applying computational tools in research.
  • Knowledge of atomistic and coarse-grained classical force fields.
  • Experience creating and maintaining scientific software.
  • Written and oral communication skills, with a proven track record of publishing scientific papers and delivering presentations.

Other Qualifications
To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Plan and execute computational studies related to modeling polymer properties.
  • Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team to design computational experiments and validate models.
  • Prepare reports and present findings at national and international conferences.
  • Write manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters an employee-friendly work environment and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Competitive salary
  • Tuition benefits
  • Internal training and development opportunities
  • Medical insurance - 100% paid employee-only coverage for full-time employees
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability coverage
  • Multiple retirement plan options
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid holidays

All UT Dallas employees also have access to a variety of professional development resources, including memberships to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and participation in the UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.
For full details, visit: https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/
If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!
Special Instructions Summary
Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

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