University of Houston · 15 hours ago
Post Doctoral Fellow - Mechanical Engineering
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe University of Houston is seeking a Post Doctoral Fellow in Mechanical Engineering to lead research focused on nanomaterials and biomaterials. The role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with research partners to support interdisciplinary projects in engineering and health sciences.
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Responsibilities
Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility
Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures
May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment
May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel
May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control
Operates with latitude for unreviewed action
May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations
Performs other job-related duties as required
Lead experimental design, execution, and analysis related to nanomaterials and biomaterials
Develop and refine experimental protocols, such as biosensor development, plasmonic nanomaterials synthesis and bioconjugation, immunoassay development, cell culture, and animal related work
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and analytical tools relevant to the project
Collect, analyze, and interpret complex datasets
Prepare high-quality manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations, and technical reports
Collaborate with internal and external research partners, including contributing to grant proposals and project meetings
Qualification
Required
PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a closely related field awarded by the start date
Strong background on experimental research
Demonstrated ability to publish research outcomes and effectively communicate results
Company
University of Houston
The doctoral degree-granting and largest university of the University of Houston system.
Founded in 1927
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (76)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.3MKey Investors
National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsUS Department of EnergyCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-04-09Grant
2023-10-05Grant· $2M
2018-09-19Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
Arthur Conklin
Professor Emeritus
Brené Brown
Huffington Endowed Chair + Research Professor
Recent News
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