Research Scientist - Chemical Engineering

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Systems Engineering Lab, led by Dr. Will Richardson, is seeking a research scientist to join their team's efforts related to cardiac tissue remodeling and personalized medicine. The group is building experimental tissue culture bioreactors to better understand the complex bio-chemo-mechano-systems that regulate heart tissue structure. By combining in vitro screening tools with computational modeling and data science, their mission is to engineer personalized medicine approaches for combatting cardiac disease. This position is renewable annually based on continued need, funding availability, and satisfactory job performance.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or Biomedical Engineering from an accredited institution of higher education, conferred by the start of employment.
• Experience in cell/tissue culture.
• Ability to travel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated excellence in previous research, supported by scientific publications.
• Experience with stem cells and 3-dimensional tissue cultures.
• Experience with multiplexed assays for high-throughput protein measurements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply in vitro models of cardiac remodeling for novel therapy screens.
• Support day-to-day lab management procedures.
• Mentor undergraduate student researchers.
• Train undergraduate and graduate students in lab procedures.
• Present research findings through publications and conference presentations.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance.
• Create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relations with others.

Benefits

• University contributions to health insurance.
• University contributions to dental insurance.
• University contributions to life insurance.
• University contributions to disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

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