Postdoctoral Research Associate, Biomedical Engineering (Multiple Positions)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research on neural repair, tissue regeneration, and disease modeling, with a strong emphasis on conductive biomaterials and microphysiological systems
• 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

• Willingness to learn new skills outside of current discipline and comfort zone to accomplish project goals
• Demonstrate broad theoretical and practical knowledge within the fields of tissue engineering, or cell biology
• Strong scientific track record demonstrating well-organized design and execution of studies
• Experience in biomaterials, cell culture, and molecular and cellular assays

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline
• The selected candidate must have a conferred Ph.D. upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with animal model experience
• Experience with cell biology
• Experience with histology and imaging
• Experience with microfabrication/MEMS FLSA Exempt
• Full Time/Part Time Full Time
• Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
• Work Calendar Fiscal
• Job FTE 1.0
• Work Calendar Fiscal
• Number of Vacancies 2
• Target Hire Date Expected End Date