Postdoctoral Research Associate - Biomedical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon is a world-class engineering college recognized for excellence, innovation, and the societal relevance and impact of its pursuits. We produce creative and technically strong engineers and research pioneering solutions to global challenges. We do this with an unprecedented commitment to integrating across engineering, sciences, arts, business, and other disciplines to yield transformative results. We are currently seeking postdoctoral researchers to work on the development of flexible biosensor and chemical actuator arrays in the Departments of Materials Science and Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). These are collaborative positions under the primary oversight of Dr. Cohen-Karni, director of the CMU Hybrid-Nanomaterials and Nano-Bioelectronics Group, and in collaboration with the Regenerative Biomaterials & Therapeutics Group and the Engineered Morphogenesis Group. The postdoctoral researcher will also collaborate with team members at Georgia Tech (Dr. Josiah Hester), Northwestern (Dr. Jonathan Rivnay), UC Berkeley (Dr. Rikky Muller) and Rice University (Dr. Omid Veiseh, Dr. Jacob Robinson).

Requirements

• Doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering on topics related to materials printing, (implanted) bioelectronics, electrocatalysis and/or electrochemistry, or biosensing is required.
• Coursework in electrochemistry, bioelectronics or biosensing is required.
• Experience with chemical wet lab work is required.
• A strong publication record in relevant journals, excellent verbal and written English communication skills, and an ability to work effectively with others is required.
• The ability to work well in a self-paced, independent manner, while working well in cooperation with team members and partners is required.
• A commitment to meet research project deadlines is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with in vivo experimentation is desired.
• Experience with immunohistochemistry or immunofluorescence is desired.
• Experience programming in Matlab and/or Python is desired.
• Experience with SEM/TEM/Raman/XPS/XRD is desired.

Responsibilities

• Working on integrated multidisciplinary research to develop cutting edge science and technologies to enhance bioelectrical devices functionality, performance, and longevity.
• Utilizing unconventional approaches for the design and fabrication of bioelectrical platforms with clinical translation as the goal.
• Using unique bioelectrical (physical and chemical) sensors and actuators to tackle grand biomedical challenges such as disease progression monitoring and controlled therapeutics delivery.
• Performing lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance, and ordering of supplies may be required depending on area and specialty.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings program offering a generous employer contribution.
• Tuition benefits.
• Ample paid time off and observed holidays.
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
• Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs.
• Fitness center access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees