Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the role

The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible to carry out work on spectral and time-resolved phosphorescence characterization of chemical and biochemical materials and participate in the activities of Biophysics Track. This position is for a limited time only (8-12 months).

Responsibilities

• Prepares and stores bio-molecular and protein samples.
• Conducts spectroscopic measurements (absorption, scattering, fluorescence, phosphorescence, etc.).
• Provides general Lab Management and direct graduate students.
• Reports biweekly results in the form of experimental results.
• Analyzes data and completes manuscripts for publication.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in biochemistry, biophysics, physical chemistry or related fields.
• Experience in the fields of fluorescence, time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy, Forster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET), phosphorescence, probe chemistry, protein chemistry, polymer materials, and nanotechnology.
• Experience with biologically relevant particle samples.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with academic and industrial collaborators.
• Experience in optical spectroscopy and FRET.
• Biomaterial Characterization Techniques (DLS, Zeta Potential, Raman, FTIR, AFM, TEM, SEM).

Skills

• Knowledge of Biochemistry and Protein Chemistry.
• Knowledge of Optical Spectroscopy.
• Knowledge how to work with UV radiation.
• Skill in UV-vis, fluorescence, time-resolve fluorescence, and other spectroscopic methods.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and support co-workers and grad students working on related projects.