Postdoctoral Research Associate, Biomedical Engineering

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research on the design and fabrication of neuromodulation devices and the characterization of these devices.
• Collaborate with lab members to test devices in cell culture and animal model studies.
• Carry-out analysis of research samples using advanced techniques and validate the measurements.
• Document, process and analyze research data.
• Disseminate research results through publishing papers and providing presentations in recognized scientific journals and conferences.
• Help oversee a team of graduate and undergraduate research assistants to conduct the studies.
• Participate and prepare grant writing with a principal investigator.
• Contribute to report writing for funding sponsors.
• Maintain lab equipment regularly and help oversee a lab to conduct experiments safely.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to acquire new skills beyond current expertise to achieve project objectives.
• In-depth theoretical and practical knowledge in engineering or cell biology.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong work ethic, effective communication skills, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• The selected candidate must have a conferred Ph.D. upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong scientific track record demonstrating well-organized design and execution of studies.
• Experience with various deep etching techniques (e.g., wet etching, RIE).
• Experience with soft lithography.
• Experience with material characterization (e.g., SEM, XPS, AFM).
• Experience with computational modeling.

Benefits

• Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!