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Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Chemical Engineering (multiple positions)

Lowell, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Inside Higher Ed is seeking two Postdoctoral Research Associates for the multidisciplinary lab of Prof. Gulden Camci-Unal at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. The role involves extensive experience in bone tissue engineering, biomineralization, and related fields, with responsibilities including in vivo studies and the culture of human primary cell lines and stem cells for repair and regeneration of bone.

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Responsibilities

Conduct in vivo studies related to bone tissue engineering

Monitor cell behavior and function through biological assays

Culture human primary cell lines and stem cells for bone repair and regeneration

Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary lab environment

Qualification

Bone tissue engineeringBiomineralizationVascularizationBiomaterialsVivo studiesOrgan-on-chipsCell culturesAnalytical thinkingInterpersonal skillsTeamwork skillsCommunication skills

Required

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Biology or a related field

Industrial experience in 3D scaffolds and organ-on-chip technologies although not required can be a plus

Highly motivated candidates with strong oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, interpersonal and teamwork skills are encouraged to apply

Analytical thinking

Biomaterials

Tissue engineering

Biomineralization

Vascularization

Primary cell and stem cell cultures

In vitro tissue models

In vivo models

Immunostaining, histology

Organs-on-chips

Mammalian cell cultures in microfluidic chips

Co-cultures of two or three types of mammalian cells

Biological assays to monitor cell behavior and function

Co-cultures of human primary cell lines

Ability to work independently, with limited direction, as well as within a team environment

Ability to mentor and inspire students with limited research experience

Experience in bone tissue engineering, biomineralization, vascularization, osteoinductive biomaterials, in vivo studies, organ-on-chips, mono- and co-cultures of cells, biological assays to monitor cell behavior and function, and culture of human primary cell lines and stem cells for repair and regeneration of bone