Postdoctoral Research Associate
About The Position
Postdoctoral Associate – Gene Therapy and Transport Modeling Bajpayee Lab at Northeastern is seeking an exceptional Postdoctoral Associate to lead high-impact research in cartilage-targeted gene delivery within a fast-paced, NIH-funded and industry-collaborative environment. This position is designed for top-tier, self-driven scientists who can independently execute, manage multiple projects, and deliver at a high level. This work integrates gene therapy, chemical conjugation, and quantitative transport modeling to engineer charge-guided delivery systems for dense, negatively charged tissues.
Requirements
- PhD with a strong first-author publication record
- Expertise in chemical conjugation, biomaterials, or drug/gene delivery
- Experience with quantitative modeling (transport, kinetics, or related)
- Comfortable working with animal models
- Highly motivated, accountable, and able to manage multiple projects independently
Nice To Haves
- Experience with gene delivery (mRNA, DNA, CRISPR)
- Background in cartilage, ECM transport, or polyelectrolyte systems
- Prior exposure to translational or industry-linked research
Responsibilities
- Lead multiple projects across federal and industry-funded programs
- Design and engineer gene delivery systems using chemical conjugation and molecular engineering
- Quantitatively analyze transport, partitioning, and binding kinetics in biological matrices
- Conduct and contribute to in vivo studies in musculoskeletal models
- Independently write and publish high-impact manuscripts
- Train and mentor students while driving projects forward
- Manage project budgets and presentations
Benefits
- medical
- vision
- dental
- paid time off
- tuition assistance
- wellness & life
- retirement
- commuting & transportation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
