Postdoctoral Associate - Cell and Systems Biology

Core scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff, with a focus on promoting institutional recognition through contributions to the scientific community.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research on assigned areas of study.
• Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.
• Investigates the feasibility of applying scientific principles and theories.
• Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
• Develops advanced analytical models and systems; provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures; safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

• Investigate how biomolecules and cells sense and respond to changes in their mechanical and biochemical microenvironment using multidisciplinary approaches, including single-molecule force spectroscopy, single-molecule fluorescence imaging, stem cell-derived organoids, gene editing, and microfluidics.
• Develop and apply advanced biophysical, bioengineering, and cell biology approaches to study molecular and cellular mechanisms regulating cardiovascular, renal, and respiratory physiology and disease.
• Lead research projects, publish findings in high-impact journals, and present at scientific conferences.
• Contribute to the mentoring of junior trainees in the laboratory.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in a relevant field.
• Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Biophysics, (Stem) Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Physics, or a related field.
• No more than two years of prior postdoctoral research experience.
• At least one first-author research article accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

Skills

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols; adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Preferred research experience in one or more of the following areas: single-molecule biophysics, stem cells and organoids, microfluidics, fluorescence microscopy, or scientific programming for data acquisition, instrument control, and image analysis using LabVIEW, MATLAB, or related platforms.

Physical Requirements

The role involves the following physical and environmental conditions:

• Environmental Conditions:
  • Occasionally: Conditions of extreme heat or extreme cold, wet/humid conditions, fumes/dust/dirt/smoke.
  • Never: Confined areas, high places, equipment in motion, high noise levels, environmental hazards, exposure to TB, exposure to blood-borne pathogens, exposure to radiant energy, outdoor/exposed areas.
• Equipment Used:
  • Never: Operate vehicles, use hand tools, use power tools.
• Physical Dimensions:
  • Frequently: Sitting.
  • Occasionally: Standing, walking, stooping/climbing, carrying, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, reaching, handling.
• Sensory Requirements:
  • Constantly: Vision, depth perception, color vision, peripheral vision, concentration, use of keyboard or touchscreen, talking.
  • Never: Feeling, smelling.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage.
• Tuition remission.

Full-time staff position.