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University of Pennsylvania · 3 months ago

Research Associate-Orthopaedic Surgery

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

The University of Pennsylvania's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a Research Associate for their Academic Support Staff. The role involves conducting scientific research in cartilage and meniscus tissue engineering, collaborating on grant proposals, and mentoring junior lab members.

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Responsibilities

Scientific research using in vitro and in vivo models for a variety of cartilage and meniscus tissue engineering approaches

Submit and collaborate on grant proposals and journal publications

Participate in the department’s educational programs as assigned

Mentor and teach junior lab members

Qualification

Tissue engineeringBiomaterialsMechanical testingLarge animal modelsRegenerative medicineTranslational animal modelsWritten communicationOral communication

Required

Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering (or equivalent)

Postdoctoral experience in research fields related to regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and/or translational animal models

Expertise in tissue engineering, biomaterials, mechanical testing, cartilage/meniscus, large animal models, and biomaterials synthesis

Strong written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated ability to publish research results in peer-reviewed journal articles

Preferred

Research interests and expertise in musculoskeletal tissue engineering and translational animal models, with a specific focus on cartilage and/or meniscus