A postdoctoral position is available at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) to conduct research on biomaterial and tissue engineering (Postdoctoral Scholar in Biomedical Engineering).
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Tasks
The successful candidate:
- Perform biomaterial synthesis, cell culture experiments, and characterization of cells and biomaterials
- Analyze and evaluate research data and provide interpretations requiring significant knowledge of a specialized area of research
- Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and assist in grant proposals
- Disseminate research at national and international conferences
- Work with other members of the research team, including undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and research collaborators
- Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work
Duration: 12 Months
Job Requirements
Applicants for the Postdoctoral Scholar in Biomedical Engineering should meet the following criteria:
- Ph.D. in biomedical / materials engineering, or in a closely related field. Degree must have been earned within the last six years.
- A strong record of publication(s) in mainstream peer-reviewed journals in the area of biomaterials and tissue engineering
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
Additionally, have experience in:
- organic synthesis and developing new hydrogel materials
- 3D cell encapsulation in hydrogels
- the characterization of cell-matrix interactions
- in-vivo transplantation of biomaterials
- fabrication and characterization of biomaterials
Application Process
Interested applicants should submit:
- a cover letter
- curriculum vitae
- a list of publications, and
- contact information for at least two professional references.
To apply for the Postdoctoral Scholar in Biomedical Engineering at Michigan Technological University, USA, click here.
Deadline: July 31, 2023.
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