Postdoctoral Associate
Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA
About The Position
The Department of Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for a project focused on engineering biomaterial platforms for drug and gene delivery. The project involves engineering nanoformulations or devices to enhance 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, leading biomaterial design, device fabrication, and formulation characterization.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. awarded no more than four years before the effective date of appointment, with at least one year of eligibility remaining, in pharmaceutical engineering, polymer science, materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, biological systems engineering, chemistry, or a related scientific or engineering field.
- Be self-motivated and demonstrate initiative and creativity.
- Have effective communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with hydrogel or polymer synthesis and characterization.
- Experience fabricating microneedles or transdermal delivery devices.
- Experience with controlled-release formulation.
- Experience with bioconjugation or surface functionalization.
- Experience with in vitro cell studies.
Responsibilities
- Lead biomaterial design.
- Lead device fabrication.
- Lead formulation characterization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
