JOB TITLE:  Research Assistant

POSITION NUMBER: RS9980

HIRING SUPERVISOR:  Dean, College of Engineering  

DEPARTMENT: Biomedical Engineering

TYPE:  Full-Time

SUMMARY:

A postdoctoral position is available in the Biomedical Engineering Department at Lawrence Technological University. The successful candidate will work on an NSF-funded project to study the interactions between engineered nanoparticles and biomacromolecules in the biological environment.

JOB DUTIES:

The post-doctoral scholar will conduct cell-culture experiments, study proliferation of cells, synthesis if proteins, and conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis via electron microscopy. Conduct literature survey in the field of biomaterials, write review articles and publish research in journals of international repute.

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or a related field completed within the last five years, or soon to be completed, is required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Prior experience in one or more of the following technical areas: nanomaterials, cell culture and characterization, fluorescence microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and proteomics.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Strong Motivation and ability to work independently and collaboratively. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.