Postdoctoral Research Scholar--Zhou Lab

Job Description and Position Requirements

The Zhou research team in the College of Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Scholar to join our lab in the field of Biodevices and Biomaterials. The candidate will work in a highly interdisciplinary environment at the intersection of engineering, materials science, biology, electronics, where we are motivated by a goal to improve human health. The position will involve development/synthesis of biomaterials and fabrication of biodevices. More information about the PI and the lab can be found here: https://www.esm.psu.edu/department/directory-detail-g.aspx?q=tzz5199.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel materials and devices
• Lead projects related to biodevices/biomaterials
• Write manuscripts and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals
• Support in the mentorship of junior scholars

Requirements

• The applicant must have recently received, or be scheduled to receive, a Ph.D. in an area broadly relevant to our research by the time employment starts, such as Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• Experience with one or more of the following techniques would be preferred: polymer synthesis, device fabrication, animal experiments, wireless circuits.

Term

This is a term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with possibility of re-funding