We are seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position, with an anticipated start date as early as September 2025 and no later than December 2025. The position has a total intended duration of two years, structured as one-year renewable contracts.

The successful candidate will join the Soft Matter Engineering Group, led by Dr. Xiaohui Xu in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. Their research will build on prior work developing the fundamentals of hydrogel composite systems for mineral extraction and water recovery.

The work is primarily experimental and includes everything from hydrogel material design and synthesis to evaluating mineral recovery using natural sunlight. The project is supported by the ACS Early Career Postdoctoral (ECP) Faculty Bridge Grant.

The successful candidate will receive full support for salary, benefits, and visa sponsorship for the duration of their contract. They will also have the opportunity to ment...