Post Doctoral Associate

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s Department of Dermatology is recruiting Postdoctoral Associates with interests in bioengineering. The role involves developing clinically translatable biomedical technologies for skin vaccination and wearable diagnostics, and validating these technologies using human skin models and in vivo animal models.

Postdoctoral Associates will conduct advanced independent and/or directed research to achieve project objectives, contribute to multidisciplinary projects, and collaborate with principal investigators and other postdoctoral associates. They will also help mentor junior trainees and assist with the management of resources and equipment used in engineering and in vitro and in vivo characterization of next-generation skin-targeted biomedical technologies.

Requirements

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a related field.
• Expertise in biomimicry, biofabrication techniques, biomaterials, biosensors, wearable electronics, and machine learning.
• Experience in mechanical and rheological testing of biodegradable materials.
• Experience working with mouse models, cell and tissue cultures, cellular biology, and qPCR-, ELISA-, and Flow Cytometry-based assays.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record of designing, conducting, and analyzing impactful research experiments.

Responsibilities

• Design, manufacture, and structurally, electrically, and biologically evaluate biomedical technologies.
• Conduct research experiments and animal studies within the predetermined research scope and methodology.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Assist in mentoring junior trainees working on the projects.
• Attend weekly meetings to discuss research plans and progress.
• Prepare quarterly project progress reports, including written documents and presentation slides.
• Write papers and proposals.
• Perform other tasks related to satisfying project goals.
• Assist in managing resources and equipment used in engineering and in vitro and in vivo characterization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree