Postdoctoral Research Associate - College of Engineering - Materials Science and Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Materials Science and Engineering is seeking a Postdoctoral researcher to work on the development of flexible biosensor and chemical actuator arrays. This is a collaborative position under the primary oversight of Dr. Cohen-Karni, director of the CMU Hybrid-Nanomaterials and Nano-Bioelectronics Group. The postdoctoral researcher will also collaborate with team members at Georgia Tech, Northwestern, UC Berkeley, and Rice University. The project focuses on integrated multidisciplinary research to develop cutting-edge science and technologies to enhance bioelectrical devices' functionality, performance, and longevity, using unconventional approaches for the design and fabrication of bioelectrical platforms with clinical translation as the ultimate goal. Using unique bioelectrical (physical and chemical) sensors and actuators will allow us to tackle grand biomedical challenges such as disease progression monitoring and controlled therapeutics delivery.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering on topics related to materials printing, (implanted) bioelectronics, electrocatalysis and/or electrochemistry, or biosensing required.
• Coursework in electrochemistry, bioelectronics or biosensing required.
• Experience with chemical wet lab work required.
• Experience with in vivo experimentation required.
• A strong publication record in relevant journals, excellent verbal and written English communication skills, and an ability to work effectively with others required.
• The ability to work well in a self-paced, independent manner, while working well in cooperation with team members and partners required.
• A commitment to meet research project deadlines required.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience programming in MATLAB and/or Python desired.
• Experience with SEM/TEM/Raman/XPS/XRD desired.
• Experience with immunohistochemistry or immunofluorescence is desired.

Responsibilities

• Work with PIs to make a mentoring plan and individual development plan (IDP).
• Publish interdisciplinary work with a diverse team at top venues.
• Present your work to a broad network in academia, national labs, and funding agencies.
• Mentor highly capable graduate and undergraduate students.
• Participate in professional development programming through the CMU Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs and The Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence and Educational Innovation.
• Effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity.
• Support the mission of the university through their work.
• Meet research project deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
• Tuition benefits
• Ample paid time off and observed holidays
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
• Fitness center access

What This Job Offers

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