Postdoctoral Fellow - Biomedical Engineering

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. 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. 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. This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

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

What This Job Offers

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