Postdoctoral Research Associate - Chemical Engineering
University of Massachusetts•Lowell, MA
3d•$60,000 - $65,000
About The Position
The successful applicant will work on the development of plant cell culture technology for industrially relevant plant systems (e.g., Taxus for paclitaxel production), including the use of synthetic biology and bioinformatics techniques. There is flexibility in project direction depending on the applicant's interests. This position will involve supervising students, writing grants and publications, and maintaining and upgrading the laboratory. This is a one-year position with the option for renewal based on the availability of funding.
Requirements
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Plant Biology or related discipline
- Experience and background in plant systems, cell culture, synthetic biology, analytical chemistry techniques, and data sciences (bioinformatics).
Nice To Haves
- Industry experience in biomanufacturing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervising students
- Writing grants and publications
- Maintaining and upgrading the laboratory
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
