Pennington Biomedical Research Center · 3 days ago
Postdoctoral Researcher
Aquatic Germplasm & Genetic Resources Ctr
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelPennington Biomedical Research Center is part of the LSU Agricultural Center, focusing on agricultural-based research. The role involves advancing microdevice technology for quality management of aquatic species, including designing and fabricating devices and coordinating with various programs.
Research
Responsibilities
Advancing the microdevice technology program at the Aquatic Germplasm and Genetic Resources Center (AGGRC) and Aquatic Germplasm and Genetic Resources—Center of Research Excellence (AGGR-CORE)
Designing and fabricating microarchitectures and microchip devices capable of addressing the diversity of scale and forms of genetic resources found in aquatic species
Designing, integrating, and fabricating electronic sample-quality-capture systems
Coordinating and integrating with other AGGRC and AGGR-CORE programs
Developing manuscripts and conference presentations to disseminate information on work performed
Work after hours, including weekends, will be required periodically
Qualification
Required
Candidate must have a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field
Strong experience in project management, process and chemical engineering, additive manufacturing (e.g., 3-D printing), computational analysis, integrated mechano-electrical platform development, and microfluidic chip design are required
Candidate must be able to lead interdisciplinary teams, collaborate in an intersectoral environment, and have strong written and oral communication skills
Preferred
Experience with coding is preferred
Benefits
Retirement
Multiple medical insurance options
Supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.)
Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
University holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas)
Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System
Company
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a campus of Louisiana State University, is a world-renowned leader at the forefront of medical discoveries as it relates to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and dementia.
Founded in 1988
201-500 employees
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