Duquesne University · 1 month ago
Post Doctoral Research Associate– Biomedical Engineering
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$48K/yr - $48K/yrDuquesne University is a top-tier Catholic university located in the heart of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate to contribute to a cutting-edge project focused on studying intra- and intercellular mechanotransduction, developing a novel microfluidic platform to study mechanical signals between cells.
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Responsibilities
Microfluidic Platform Development: The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for contributing to the development and optimization of a high-throughput mechanotransduction microfluidic platform. This will involve designing and fabricating the microfluidic devices, integrating live cell imaging capabilities, and ensuring precise control of mechanical forces applied to the cells within the platform
Mechanical Stimulation Experiments: The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct experiments to apply flow-induced and physiologically relevant mechanical forces to single cells and cell pairs using the developed microfluidic platform
Live Cell Imaging and Analysis: The candidate will perform real-time imaging of cellular responses to mechanical forces and analyze the data to understand the impact of these forces
Collaboration and Communication: The Postdoctoral Research Associate will collaborate with other members of the research team and interact with collaborators in United Kingdom
Dissemination: The candidate will present research findings at conferences and prepare manuscripts for publication in scientific journals
Mentoring and Outreach: The candidate will have the opportunity to mentor graduate & undergraduate researchers involved in the project and participate in outreach activities
Completes other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biophysics, Physics, Cell Biology, or a related field from an accredited institution
Strong background in experimental research, microfluidics, and microscopy techniques
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and with external collaborators
A proven track record of scientific productivity, evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University
Preferred
Expertise in mechanobiology, cell-cell interactions, and cellular signaling pathways is desirable
Benefits
Paid time off including holidays and vacation
Retirement match
Tuition remission for employee and dependents
Company
Duquesne University
Duquesne University provides a vibrant setting for a horizon-expanding education.
Founded in 1878
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.47MKey Investors
CDMRPPeirce Family FoundationEden Hall Foundation
2024-08-13Grant· $1.5M
2022-10-12Grant· $4.47M
2022-04-13Grant· $1.5M
Leadership Team
David Dausey
Executive Vice President
Kenneth Gormley
President
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