Research Fellow - Physiology & BME - Chang lab
About The Position
The soft matter and microfluidics group at Mayo Clinic, led by Dr. Connie Chang, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to develop innovative microfluidic technologies for molecular diagnostics and biomedical applications. The ideal candidate will have expertise in microfluidics and/or molecular biology, with an interest in integrating molecular biology workflows into miniaturized, automated microfluidic systems. In particular, we are interested in candidates with experience in drop-based (droplet) microfluidics and the ability to perform or develop molecular biology assays within droplets. Research areas include: Microfluidics and drop-based/droplet microfluidics, Disease diagnostics and biomarker detection, RNA, DNA, and protein detection, and quantification, Molecular biology in droplet-based microfluidic systems, Miniaturization and automation of molecular bioassays, Integration of sample preparation, amplification, detection, and quantification on microfluidic platforms, Development of novel microfluidic technologies for high-throughput and single-cell/molecular analysis. The position offers an opportunity to work at the interface of microfluidics, molecular biology, and biomedical diagnostics, developing new approaches for rapid, sensitive, and miniaturized molecular analysis.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Applied Sciences
- Strong written and oral communication skills required, including technical reporting.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in microfluidics and/or molecular biology.
- Experience in drop-based (droplet) microfluidics.
- Experience in droplet microfluidics, microfabrication, molecular biology, and/or diagnostics.
- Experience in nucleic acid amplification, RNA/DNA analysis, protein assays, molecular diagnostics, assay development, microfluidic device fabrication, or integration of biological assays with microfluidic platforms.
- Ambitious, curious, open-minded, and collaborative individual.
Responsibilities
- Develop innovative microfluidic technologies for molecular diagnostics and biomedical applications.
- Integrate molecular biology workflows into miniaturized, automated microfluidic systems.
- Perform or develop molecular biology assays within droplets.
- Work at the interface of microfluidics, molecular biology, and biomedical diagnostics.
- Develop new approaches for rapid, sensitive, and miniaturized molecular analysis.
Benefits
- Opportunities for national and international collaborations and participation in conferences.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced clinical diagnostics, BSL-2/BSL-3 laboratories, cleanrooms, core facilities: imaging, biomolecular analysis, materials characterization, division of engineering, bioinformatics, biostatistics, and specimen processing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
