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Full time
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CORE JOB SUMMARYThe Postdoctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Post Doctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community.CORE JOB FUNCTIONS1. Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.2. Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.3. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.4. Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.5. Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.6. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.CORE QUALIFICATIONSEducation:Doctorate degree in relevant field requiredExperience:No previous experience requiredCertification and Licensing:Refer to department description for applicable certification requirementsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to join our group as a Postdoctoral Scholar. Our laboratory develops and applies multidisciplinary approaches, including single-molecule force spectroscopy, single-molecule fluorescence imaging, stem cell-derived organoids, gene editing, and microfluidics, to address fundamental biological questions and unmet medical needs.
The successful candidate will investigate how biomolecules and cells sense and respond to changes in their mechanical and biochemical microenvironment. The postdoctoral scholar will develop and apply advanced biophysical, bioengineering, and cell biology approaches, including single-molecule force spectroscopy, single-molecule fluorescence imaging, stem cell-derived organoid models, gene editing, and microfluidic technologies. Research projects will focus on understanding molecular and cellular mechanisms that regulate cardiovascular, renal, and respiratory physiology and disease. The candidate is expected to lead research projects, publish findings in high-impact journals, present at scientific conferences, and contribute to the mentoring of junior trainees in the laboratory.
Department Specific Qualifications
Education:
Ph.D.
Experience:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Biophysics, (Stem) Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Physics, or a related field. Candidates should have no more than two years of prior postdoctoral research experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Preferred qualifications include research experience in one or more of the following areas: single-molecule biophysics, stem cells and organoids, microfluidics, fluorescence microscopy, or scientific programming for data acquisition, instrument control, and image analysis using LabVIEW, MATLAB, or related platforms.
Candidates must have at least one first-author research article accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.
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Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
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