Duquesne University
Post Doctoral Research Associate - Biomedical Engineering
Duquesne University - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15295
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Post Doctoral Research Associate - Biomedical Engineering
Salary: $48,000per year Benefits: Generous benefits for those eligible include paid time off includingholidays and vacation, retirement match, and tuition remission for employee anddependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits Location: Biomedical Engineering Position Status: Full-time (Grant funded position) Hours: Varied Position Number: 434610/10-1084 FLSA Status: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
Biomedical Microdevices Lab (BML), led byDr. Melikhan Tanyeri at Duquesne University, is seeking a highly motivatedpostdoctoral research associate to contribute to a cutting-edge project focusedon studying intra- and intercellular mechanotransduction. The successfulcandidate will play a crucial role in developing and employing a novelmicrofluidic platform to study the transmission of mechanical signals betweencells, specifically from cell-cell junctions to the nucleus, at the single celllevel. Through this project, we aim to gain a deeper understanding of howmechanical forces influence nuclear organization and gene expression, withpotential applications in various physiological and disease contexts.
The position isgrant funded. Starting salary at $48,000/year with annual renewal basedon project needs.
About Duquesne University
Duquesne University is a top-tierCatholic university located in the heart of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As aCarnegie R2 institution, Duquesne fosters a vibrant research environment whilemaintaining a strong commitment to teaching and community engagement. Theuniversity offers state-of-the-art research facilities and a vibrantinterdisciplinary research environment across natural sciences, engineering,and health sciences.
Consistently ranked among the mostlivable cities in the United States, Pittsburgh is a vibrant and affordablecity with a thriving innovation ecosystem, world-class medical centers, and astrong academic presence. Home to renowned universities and a growing number ofbiotech startups, the city also offers a rich cultural scene and abundant greenspaces-making it an ideal environment for early-career scholars.
DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Microfluidic PlatformDevelopment: The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible forcontributing to the development and optimization of a high-throughputmechanotransduction microfluidic platform. This will involve designing andfabricating the microfluidic devices, integrating live cell imagingcapabilities, and ensuring precise control of mechanical forces applied to thecells within the platform.
Mechanical StimulationExperiments: The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct experiments toapply flow-induced and physiologically relevant mechanical forces to singlecells and cell pairs using the developed microfluidic platform.
Live Cell Imaging andAnalysis: The candidate will perform real-time imaging of cellular responses tomechanical forces and analyze the data to understand the impact of theseforces.
Collaboration andCommunication: The Postdoctoral Research Associate will collaborate with othermembers of the research team and interact with collaborators in United Kingdom.
Dissemination: The candidatewill present research findings at conferences and prepare manuscripts forpublication in scientific journals.
Mentoring and Outreach: The candidate willhave the opportunity to mentor graduate & undergraduate researchersinvolved in the project and participate in outreach activities.
Completes other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualifications:
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, ChemicalEngineering, Biophysics, Physics, Cell Biology, or a related field.
Strong background in experimental research, microfluidics,and microscopy techniques.
Expertise in mechanobiology, cell-cell interactions, andcellular signaling pathways is desirable.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to workeffectively within a multidisciplinary team and with external collaborators.
A proven track record of scientific productivity, evidencedby publications in peer reviewed journals.
This postdoctoral research position offers an excitingopportunity to contribute to a novel area of mechanobiology research, providinga deeper understanding of cellular responses to mechanical stimuli and theirimplications in disease pathogenesis. The successful candidate will benefitfrom a structured training environment and international collaborativeopportunities. We are committed to promoting a nurturing environment andencourage applications from researchers of all backgrounds.
Preferred qualifications:
Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination ofexperience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilitiesrequired to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is notlimited to, the following:
Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with the UniversityCommunity.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the Universityand to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. Themission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit ofservice, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and anecumenical campus community.
APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and contactinformation for three professional references.
Review of applications willbegin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Preferencewill be given to candidates who are available to start before September 2025.
DuquesneUniversity was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, theCongregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.
Salary: $48,000per year Benefits: Generous benefits for those eligible include paid time off includingholidays and vacation, retirement match, and tuition remission for employee anddependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits Location: Biomedical Engineering Position Status: Full-time (Grant funded position) Hours: Varied Position Number: 434610/10-1084 FLSA Status: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
Biomedical Microdevices Lab (BML), led byDr. Melikhan Tanyeri at Duquesne University, is seeking a highly motivatedpostdoctoral research associate to contribute to a cutting-edge project focusedon studying intra- and intercellular mechanotransduction. The successfulcandidate will play a crucial role in developing and employing a novelmicrofluidic platform to study the transmission of mechanical signals betweencells, specifically from cell-cell junctions to the nucleus, at the single celllevel. Through this project, we aim to gain a deeper understanding of howmechanical forces influence nuclear organization and gene expression, withpotential applications in various physiological and disease contexts.
The position isgrant funded. Starting salary at $48,000/year with annual renewal basedon project needs.
About Duquesne University
Duquesne University is a top-tierCatholic university located in the heart of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As aCarnegie R2 institution, Duquesne fosters a vibrant research environment whilemaintaining a strong commitment to teaching and community engagement. Theuniversity offers state-of-the-art research facilities and a vibrantinterdisciplinary research environment across natural sciences, engineering,and health sciences.
Consistently ranked among the mostlivable cities in the United States, Pittsburgh is a vibrant and affordablecity with a thriving innovation ecosystem, world-class medical centers, and astrong academic presence. Home to renowned universities and a growing number ofbiotech startups, the city also offers a rich cultural scene and abundant greenspaces-making it an ideal environment for early-career scholars.
DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Microfluidic PlatformDevelopment: The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible forcontributing to the development and optimization of a high-throughputmechanotransduction microfluidic platform. This will involve designing andfabricating the microfluidic devices, integrating live cell imagingcapabilities, and ensuring precise control of mechanical forces applied to thecells within the platform.
Mechanical StimulationExperiments: The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct experiments toapply flow-induced and physiologically relevant mechanical forces to singlecells and cell pairs using the developed microfluidic platform.
Live Cell Imaging andAnalysis: The candidate will perform real-time imaging of cellular responses tomechanical forces and analyze the data to understand the impact of theseforces.
Collaboration andCommunication: The Postdoctoral Research Associate will collaborate with othermembers of the research team and interact with collaborators in United Kingdom.
Dissemination: The candidatewill present research findings at conferences and prepare manuscripts forpublication in scientific journals.
Mentoring and Outreach: The candidate willhave the opportunity to mentor graduate & undergraduate researchersinvolved in the project and participate in outreach activities.
Completes other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualifications:
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, ChemicalEngineering, Biophysics, Physics, Cell Biology, or a related field.
Strong background in experimental research, microfluidics,and microscopy techniques.
Expertise in mechanobiology, cell-cell interactions, andcellular signaling pathways is desirable.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to workeffectively within a multidisciplinary team and with external collaborators.
A proven track record of scientific productivity, evidencedby publications in peer reviewed journals.
This postdoctoral research position offers an excitingopportunity to contribute to a novel area of mechanobiology research, providinga deeper understanding of cellular responses to mechanical stimuli and theirimplications in disease pathogenesis. The successful candidate will benefitfrom a structured training environment and international collaborativeopportunities. We are committed to promoting a nurturing environment andencourage applications from researchers of all backgrounds.
Preferred qualifications:
Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination ofexperience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilitiesrequired to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is notlimited to, the following:
Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with the UniversityCommunity.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the Universityand to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. Themission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit ofservice, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and anecumenical campus community.
APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and contactinformation for three professional references.
Review of applications willbegin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Preferencewill be given to candidates who are available to start before September 2025.
DuquesneUniversity was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, theCongregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.