Postdoctoral Scholar, Cross-disciplinary Laboratory for Integrated Plasma Science and Engineering (CLIPSE)
About The Position
The Cross-disciplinary Laboratory for Integrated Plasma Science and Engineering (CLIPSE) in the School of Engineering Design and Innovation (SEDI) at Penn State seeks a post-doctoral scholar in the field of plasma medicine. The successful applicant will have a background in experimental cold plasma science and engineering with a focus on biomedical applications. This NIH-funded program is for the design and development of a catheter-delivered cold plasma source for treatment of endocarditis on heart valves. All applicants must have an earned Ph. D or equivalent doctorate in biomedical engineering or a related field and be able to provide evidence that all requirements have been met for completion of the Ph.D. prior to the effective date of hire. The post-doctoral scholar will be mentored by a diverse array of faculty members from engineering design, biomedical engineering, surgery, and clinicians, and provided opportunities for professional development in order to place them in a strong position for future academic or industry positions.
Requirements
- material biocompatibility in the cardiovascular system
- nanosecond pulsed high-voltage engineering
- electrical safety standards (IEC and/or AAMI)
- cell culture and assay techniques (mammalian and bacterial)
- prototype/test/iterate
- high-speed imaging
- mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students
- demonstrated cross-disciplinary collaboration
- earned Ph. D or equivalent doctorate in biomedical engineering or a related field and be able to provide evidence that all requirements have been met for completion of the Ph.D. prior to the effective date of hire.
Nice To Haves
- catheter design
- small animal testing
- advanced fabrication and characterization techniques (e.g. evaporation, sputtering, atomic layer deposition, electron microscopy)
- entrepreneurship
Responsibilities
- Designing, building, and testing innovative designs for a catheter-based cold plasma source.
- Interaction with other design collaborators including clinicians to optimize design and operation, and veterinary staff for planning and conduct of small animal experiments.
- Mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students in plasma experiments and biomedical device design.
- Lead weekly project meetings.
- Publication of scholarly manuscripts of research results and presentations at national or international conferences and local symposia.
- Involvement in preparing project reports for submission to the funding agency and future grant applications.
Benefits
- Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
- For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
