Postdoctoral Research Associate - College of Engineering - Department of Chemica
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh
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nThe Sevenler research group has multiple openings for postdoctoral fellows to work on a translational biomedical research project with a highly interdisciplinary team of engineers and scientists at the CMU College of Engineering, CMU Robotics Institute, and the University of Pittsburgh Trauma & Transfusion Medicine Research Center. The project is focused on developing a microfluidic technology for loading molecules and nanoparticles into red blood cells ex vivo, with the goal of leveraging red blood cells as a biocompatible drug depot for extended release.
nThe initial contract will be for one year and is renewable for up to five additional years, subject to performance and the availability of funds. The starting date is flexible, but June 2025 is desired. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Please upload your detailed CV (including the contact information for two references), and a one-page research statement discussing how your background fits the requirements and topics.
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Conduct research experiments within the predetermined research scope and methodology of department and university
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Document research results for use in project sponsor status reports and publications and assist in the acquisition of supplemental and/or ongoing funding for current and future research projects, travel grants and/or foundation awards
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Plan, coordinate and distribute information for meetings, conferences and publications and conduct occasional meetings with project sponsor personnel
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Other duties as assigned
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Preferred applicants will have, or be close to completing, a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
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Strong candidates will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: microfluidics, instrumentation engineering, nanomaterials, rheology, formulations, and in vitro testing
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A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered
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nLocation
nPittsburgh, PA
nJob Function
nPre/Post-Doctoral Associates & Fellows
nPosition Type
nPostdoctoral Associate / Fellow (Fixed Term)
nFull Time/Part time
nFull time
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