Bioengineer Postdoctoral Research Associate
About The Position
The Li Lab in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our interdisciplinary team working at the interface of biomaterials, tissue engineering, and mechanobiology. Our research integrates polymer chemistry, microfabrication, and cell biology to engineer advanced hydrogel-based microenvironments for studying angiogenesis, vascular disease modeling, and tissue repair. The postdoctoral researcher will lead projects focused on developing and characterizing biofunctional and microstructured hydrogels that mimic the biochemical and biophysical cues regulating vascular morphogenesis and disease progression. The candidate will design and perform experiments to investigate cell–matrix interactions, endothelial and fibroblast co-culture systems, and microvascular network formation under controlled mechanical and biochemical environments. The position offers opportunities to collaborate across disciplines in biomaterials design, microfluidic tissue models, and vascular mechanobiology.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
- Strong background in hydrogel biomaterials, cell culture, and microscopy
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, and demonstrated productivity in peer-reviewed publications.
Nice To Haves
- Angiogenesis or vascular biology
- Mechanobiology or microfluidics
- Cell biology and stem cell differentiation
- Polymer synthesis and characterization
- Sfot materials mechanics
Responsibilities
- Design, synthesize, and characterize polymeric or hybrid biomaterials for vascular tissue models.
- Conduct cell culture studies (endothelial cells, fibroblasts, pericytes, etc.) to evaluate angiogenic behavior.
- Develop and analyze 3D vascularized tissue models and disease-on-chip systems.
- Employ imaging, mechanical testing, and molecular assays to assess vascular function and matrix remodeling.
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers and contribute to proposal writing and publications.
Benefits
- USNH Employee Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
