Post-Doctoral Associate - Handa

About the role

The lab is in the new UGA Interdisciplinary STEM research building and is funded by competitive grants including several NIH R01s, DoD, and CDC. Our lab's interdisciplinary research focuses on the interface of materials, chemistry, bioengineering, biology, and medicine. Our current research focuses on biomaterials, polymer science, blood-surface interactions, antimicrobial surfaces, antifouling surfaces, and controlled delivery of therapeutic agents (e.g., nitric oxide).

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and optimize hemocompatible and antimicrobial biomaterials
• In vitro characterization of biomaterials and polymers
• Proposal writing and data reports
• Mentoring and supervising graduate students

Requirements

• Ph.D. in biomaterials or a closely related field
• Strong background and experience in polymer science, biomaterials, 3D printing, controlled release/delivery, microbiology, antimicrobial testing, hemocompatibility, tissue engineering, microfluidics, bioengineering, biochemistry, and chemistry
• Self-motivated, independent, creative, detail-oriented, and goal-oriented in research
• Passion for translational research and learning new techniques independently
• Excellent communication skills and an outstanding publication record

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and determined candidates
• Will perform well in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment

Skills

• Knowledge of biomaterials, polymer science, and related fields
• Experience in in vitro and in vivo testing
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Commensurate with Experience

Schedule

40 hours per week

Contact Information

Contact the principal investigator, Dr. Hitesh Handa (hhanda@uga.edu), for questions about this position.

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Anticipated Start Date: 05/01/2024
Posting Date: 02/22/2024
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates who have questions about this position can contact the principal investigator, Dr. Hitesh Handa (hhanda@uga.edu).

Position Details

Classification Title: Post-Doctoral Associate
FLSA Exempt
UGA Job Code: FTE 1.0
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. and experience in bioengineering, chemistry, biomaterials, polymers, or closely related fields
Position Summary: This postdoctoral research position is open for candidates with a Ph.D. in biomaterials or a closely related field, as well as a strong background and experience in the fields of polymer science, biomaterials, 3D printing, controlled release/delivery, microbiology, antimicrobial testing, hemocompatibility, tissue engineering, microfluidics, bioengineering, biochemistry, and chemistry. As a team member, the successful candidate will work on fast-paced and interdisciplinary projects, including fabricating and characterizing novel polymers, therapeutic controlled release, and testing them using in vitro and in vivo models for conducting cell/molecular biology and biocompatibility tests.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Fabricate and optimize hemocompatible and antimicrobial biomaterials
• In vitro characterization of biomaterials and polymers
• Proposal writing and data reports
• Mentoring and supervising graduate students

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification

• Ph.D. and experience in bioengineering, chemistry, biomaterials, polymers, or closely related fields
• Enthusiastic and determined candidates who are highly self-motivated, independent, creative, detail-oriented, and goal-oriented in research
• Passion for translational research and learning new techniques independently
• Excellent communication skills and an outstanding publication record