Research Fellow - Physiology & BME - Chang lab

About the Role

The soft matter and microfluidics group at Mayo Clinic, led by Dr. Connie Chang, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to develop innovative microfluidic technologies for molecular diagnostics and biomedical applications. The ideal candidate will have expertise in microfluidics and/or molecular biology, with an interest in integrating molecular biology workflows into miniaturized, automated microfluidic systems. In particular, we are interested in candidates with experience in drop-based (droplet) microfluidics and the ability to perform or develop molecular biology assays within droplets.

Research Areas

• Microfluidics and drop-based/droplet microfluidics
• Disease diagnostics and biomarker detection
• RNA, DNA, and protein detection, and quantification
• Molecular biology in droplet-based microfluidic systems
• Miniaturization and automation of molecular bioassays
• Integration of sample preparation, amplification, detection, and quantification on microfluidic platforms
• Development of novel microfluidic technologies for high-throughput and single-cell/molecular analysis

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Applied Sciences
• Preferred experience in drop-based microfluidics, microfabrication, molecular biology, and/or diagnostics
• Seeking an ambitious, curious, open-minded, and collaborative individual
• Strong written and oral communication skills required, including technical reporting

Chang Lab At Mayo Clinic

• We prioritize teamwork and foster a culture of diversity, collaboration, respect, and inclusivity within a supportive laboratory environment
• Opportunities for national and international collaborations and participation in conferences
• Diverse and supportive work environment at the #1 hospital in the world
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced clinical diagnostics, BSL-2/BSL-3 laboratories, cleanrooms, core facilities: imaging, biomolecular analysis, materials characterization, division of engineering, bioinformatics, biostatistics, and specimen processing

Contact: chang.connie@mayo.edu

Pay

$67,282–$78,711/year; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Schedule

Full Time, 80 hours per pay period, varies