Postdoctoral Associate
Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA
•$53,550 - $65,029•Onsite
About The Position
The Department of Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate. The project will focus on “engineering biomaterial platforms for drug and gene delivery”. Nanoformulations or devices will be engineered for enhancing the efficacy and safety of biologically active drugs and gene therapies. The selected individual will work with Dr. Wujin Sun and a team of researchers at Virginia Tech. The selected individual will lead biomaterial design, device fabrication, and formulation characterization.
Requirements
- PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of the appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining in pharmaceutical engineering, polymer science, materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, biological systems engineering, chemistry, or related scientific or engineering field
- Self-motivated individual who shows initiative and creativity
- Effective communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with hydrogel or polymer synthesis and characterization
- Experience with microneedle or transdermal delivery device fabrication
- Experience with controlled release formulation
- Experience with bioconjugation or surface functionalization
- Experience with in vitro cell studies
Responsibilities
- Lead biomaterial design
- Device fabrication
- Formulation characterization
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- University shared governance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
