Research Associate-Orthopaedic Surgery

Responsibilities

• Scientific research using in vitro and in vivo models for a variety of cartilage and meniscus tissue engineering approaches
• Collaborate on grant proposals and journal publications
• Participate in the department’s educational programs as assigned
• Mentor and teach junior lab members

Requirements

• Expertise in the specific area of tissue engineering, biomaterials, mechanical testing, cartilage/meniscus, large animal models, and biomaterials synthesis
• A Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Postdoctoral experience in research fields related to regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and/or translational animal models
• Demonstrated ability to publish research results in peer-reviewed journal articles

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• An interdisciplinary environment with experts in engineering, biology, and medicine
• Research interests and expertise in musculoskeletal tissue engineering and translational animal models, with a specific focus on cartilage and/or meniscus