Research Assistant Professor (Appointment Stream)

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering invites applications for an appointment stream Research Assistant Professor faculty position in the Vascular Bioengineering Lab (VBL). The ideal candidate will have a PhD or equivalent degree in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, or a closely related discipline, and more than four years of postdoctoral or equivalent experience. The role focuses on independent and collaborative research in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, with an emphasis on functionalized biomaterials and extracellular vesicle (EV) isolation and engineering. Responsibilities include isolating and characterizing endothelial colony forming cells (ECFCs) from patients, assessing cord-blood derived ECFCs for therapeutic potential in tissue-engineered vascular grafts, writing grant applications, publishing research, and presenting findings at scientific meetings. The appointment is for two years, with continuation contingent on successful grant funding.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, or closely related disciplines.
• More than four years of postdoctoral experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience carrying out independent as well as collaborative research in the areas of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
• Experience involving the development of functionalized biomaterials and extracellular vesicle (EV) isolation and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Isolation of endothelial colony forming cells (ECFCs) from healthy and aneurysmal patients for characterization.
• Identifying novel therapeutic candidates.
• Assessing cord-blood derived ECFCs as a therapeutic cell type for functionalization of tissue engineered vascular grafts (TEVGs).
• Writing grant applications as principle and co-investigator.
• Contributing to scientific advancements to the VBL and its mission.
• Leading and facilitating collaborative research.
• Publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Presenting findings at scientific meetings.

What This Job Offers

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