Postdoctoral Fellow - Biomedical Engineering
About The Position
This Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomedical Engineering will contribute to one component of the R35-funded mechanobiology project, which may include: - Computational modeling and quantitative analysis of multicellular morphogenesis. - Experimental studies using multicellular cluster models. - Characterization of cell subpopulations based on mechanical phenotypes. The individual hired for this position will also collect, manage, and analyze experimental or computational data for the assigned focus. In addition, they will be required to participate in lab meetings, contribute to experimental planning, assist with manuscripts or reports as appropriate, maintain lab safety, and follow all institutional and federal research protocols. For more information regarding the research focus and projects, please visit https://www.cellbiophysics.com/research Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Requirements
- Ph.D in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biophysics, Cell Biology, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education, conferred by the start of employment
- Experience with laboratory safety protocols and good research practices
- Basic proficiency in data analysis or computational tools relevant to the project
Nice To Haves
- Experience with finite element methods, molecular biology techniques, or xenograft mouse tumor models
- Experience in 3D cell culture, traction force microscopy, or computational mechanics
- Familiarity with cell sorting, bioenergetics assays, or multicellular modeling
- Experience mentoring or training students
- Strong written and oral communication skills; experience integrating experimental and computational approaches
Responsibilities
- Computational modeling and quantitative analysis of multicellular morphogenesis.
- Experimental studies using multicellular cluster models.
- Characterization of cell subpopulations based on mechanical phenotypes.
- Collect, manage, and analyze experimental or computational data for the assigned focus.
- Participate in lab meetings
- Contribute to experimental planning
- Assist with manuscripts or reports as appropriate
- Maintain lab safety
- Follow all institutional and federal research protocols
Benefits
- university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
- tuition waivers for employees and their families
- 12 official holidays
- immediate leave accrual
- a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
