Research Asst Professor

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be working in Dr. Darryl Dickerson's lab with a research focuses on the development and characterization of next-generation engineered human cardiac microtissues for applications in disease modeling, mechanobiology, and therapeutic screening. The project integrates biomaterials engineering, human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)-derived cardiomyocyte culture, advanced tissue fabrication, biomechanical characterization, and functional assessment to develop physiologically relevant in vitro cardiac models. Additional efforts include optimization of biomaterial scaffolds, tissue maturation strategies, and quantitative analysis of cardiac tissue function. The candidate will support my research group by leading experimental efforts related to hiPSC-derived cardiac tissue fabrication, cell culture and differentiation, hydrogel and biomaterial preparation, tissue characterization, and functional analysis. The candidate will also assist with experimental design, protocol development, data analysis, mentoring junior researchers, and dissemination of research findings through publications and conference presentations.

Requirements

PhD in Chemical, Biological, or related Engineering degree
Minimum qualifications must be consistent with Higher Learning Commission standards and compliant with the faculty hiring guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a laboratory environment
Experience working in a University setting
Experience leading a team of students, graduate and undergraduate
A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and the success of the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Leading experimental efforts related to hiPSC-derived cardiac tissue fabrication, cell culture and differentiation, hydrogel and biomaterial preparation, tissue characterization, and functional analysis.
Assisting with experimental design, protocol development, data analysis, mentoring junior researchers, and dissemination of research findings through publications and conference presentations.