Research Scientist in Biomedical Engineering

About the role

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia seeks a Research Associate to work in Dr. Evan Scott’s laboratory (NanoSTAR Institute). This position will focus on developing synthesis, drug loading, & characterization of nanocarriers targeting specific cell populations. The Scott lab develops immunomodulatory nanomaterials for the rational design of immunotherapies for cancer, allergy, and infectious disease.

Responsibilities

• Develop synthesis, drug loading, and characterization of nanocarriers targeting specific cell populations.
• Interact with graduate students, perform computational and theory-guided mathematical modeling, and contribute to publications.
• Collaborate with leading pharmaceutical corporations and multiple academic collaborators investigating a broad range of disease models.
• Responsible for synthesizing, characterizing, and optimizing block copolymers and their assembly into diverse polymeric drug delivery vehicles.
• Focus on synthesis and analytical chemistry, not on in vitro or in vivo validation.

Requirements

• A PhD biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, polymer chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field is required by the start date.
• Experience with nanomedicine and/or nanomaterials development as well as experience with cell culture, animal models, and flow cytometry will be a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong preference will be given to applicants with experience in characterizing self-assembled nanomaterials and/or lipids using analytical chemistry methods, development of drug delivery platforms for vaccination and/or immunotherapy.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

The position is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. This is an exempt-level, benefited position with an anticipated salary range of $70,000-$85,000 commensurate with experience. This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

Contact

To learn more about the position, please contact Evan Scott, Ph.D., Professor of Biomedical Engineering, der4yt@virginia.edu. For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter, rkh6j@virginia.edu. For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits. To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.