Research Scientist in Biomedical Engineering
About The Position
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia seeks a Research Associate to work in Dr. Evan Scott’s laboratory (NanoSTAR Institute). This position will focus on developing synthesis, drug loading, & characterization of nanocarriers targeting specific cell populations. The Scott lab develops immunomodulatory nanomaterials for the rational design of immunotherapies for cancer, allergy, and infectious disease. The applicant will be expected to interact with graduate students, perform computational and theory-guided mathematical modeling, and contribute to publications. The available postdoctoral position will involve collaborative efforts between the Scott lab and leading pharmaceutical corporations as well as multiple academic collaborators investigating a broad range of disease models. The objective of the project is to develop and optimize nanocarrier formulations for targeted modulation of specific immune cell subsets via controlled delivery of diverse, and often novel, therapeutic molecules. The applicant will be responsible for synthesizing, characterizing, and optimizing block copolymers and their assembly into diverse polymeric drug delivery vehicles. Focus will be placed on synthesis and analytical chemistry, not on in vitro or in vivo validation.
Requirements
- A PhD biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, polymer chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field is required by the start date.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with nanomedicine and/or nanomaterials development.
- Experience with cell culture, animal models, and flow cytometry.
- Experience characterizing self-assembled nanomaterials and/or lipids using analytical chemistry methods.
- Development of drug delivery platforms for vaccination and/or immunotherapy.
Responsibilities
- Developing synthesis, drug loading, & characterization of nanocarriers targeting specific cell populations.
- Interact with graduate students.
- Perform computational and theory-guided mathematical modeling.
- Contribute to publications.
- Develop and optimize nanocarrier formulations for targeted modulation of specific immune cell subsets via controlled delivery of diverse, and often novel, therapeutic molecules.
- Synthesize, characterize, and optimize block copolymers and their assembly into diverse polymeric drug delivery vehicles.
- Focus on synthesis and analytical chemistry.
Benefits
- 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.
- Exempt-level, benefited position.
- Anticipated salary range of $70,000-$85,000 commensurate with experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
