Carnegie Mellon University · 2 months ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate - College of Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelCarnegie Mellon University is a renowned private research university that focuses on innovative education and research. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on designing microfabricated biomedical sensors aimed at detecting cancer biomarkers from urine samples, collaborating with a team of scientists and engineers.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for performing independent research
Responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment used to perform research
Responsible for reporting progress to project advisor, research collaborators, and funding sponsors
Responsible for documenting research accomplishments and reporting work in a peer-reviewed journal
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Nano/microfabrication experience
Prior experience with designing and testing in vitro or implantable sensors
Prior experience with printed circuit board prototyping
Basic data analysis using MATLAB or Python
Experience with microcontrollers
Problem solving skills and out of the box thinking
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered
Preferred
Prior experience with potentiostat systems
Background in neural engineering
Experience with designing, packaging and testing neural implants
Expertise in designing instrumentation for electrical stimulation of cells such as nerve cells
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off and observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access
Company
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that offers degrees in technology, arts, and various other fields.
Founded in 1900
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$488.58MKey Investors
ICANNAppalachian Regional CommissioneBPF Foundation
2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M
2024-09-05Grant· $0.5M
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Amy Coutu
Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Applications
Chirag Patel
Adjunct Professor
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