Post Doctoral Fellow

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research
• Prepare peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and technical reports
• Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and external research partners
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to graduate and undergraduate researchers
• Maintain lab equipment and document research methods, workflows, and data

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry or a closely related field, completed by the start date of the appointment
• Demonstrated research experience in detection assay development, optical and electrochemical sensors, micro-nano fabrication, natural and synthetic polymers as scaffolds for tissue engineering and sensor materials
• Familiarity with various characterization techniques, including Raman microscopy, atomic force microscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, DLS, among others
• Experience in mammalian cell culture, gene and protein level analysis, and/or animal studies (a plus)
• Ability to communicate research results effectively through peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, conference presentations, or written research statements

The position is an on-site position and is renewable based on funding availability. Compensation is $55,000 to $60,000 annually.

This is an exempt position under the FLSA. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.