Post-Doc, Medicine/Biomedical Engineering

Title: Post-doc

Department: Medicine/Biomedical Engineering

Supervisor Name and Title: Mohamed Draz

Application Information: Submit a CV along with at least 3 references .

I. STATEMENT OF RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

* A highly motivated and skilled researcher in Biomedical Engineering with experience in Assay Development and Device Engineering

* Projects currently address Point-of-Care platforms and systems for infectious diseases and related health conditions.

* The qualified candidate will utilize highly multidisciplinary approaches and techniques that include: microfluidics, nanoparticle engineering, surface chemistry, chemical conjugation, immunological reactions, nucleic acid amplification (isothermal and non-isothermal; primer designing and reaction optimization), engineering, 3d printing and device manufacturing.

* As a research associate, he/she will present data at departmental seminars and scientific meetings, prepare manuscripts, and contribute preliminary data for grant proposals.

II. TECHNICAL SKILLS

- Experience in microfluidics and assay development is highly desirable
- Experience with infectious diseases (virus/bacteria infections) model is strongly preferred
- Proficiency in nanoparticle chemistry and engineering preferable
- Experience in field testing of devices preferred but not required.

III. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Supervise laboratory technicians, visiting scholars and student trainees in experimental design and data analysis of a variety of projects.

IV. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

- Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. Preferably in Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology/Infectious Diseases.

- Prior post-doctoral research experience is preferred but not required.

- A background in assay development and device engineering is highly preferred. - The successful candidate must have strong analytical, oral and written communication skills.

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