Post-Doc, Medicine/Biomedical Engineering
Title: Post-doc
Department: Medicine/Biomedical Engineering
Supervisor Name and Title: Mohamed Draz
Application Information: a CV along with at least 3 references.
I. STATEMENT OF RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
● A highly motivated and skilled researcher in Biomedical Engineering with experience in Assay Development and Device Engineering
● Projects currently address Point-of-Care platforms and systems for infectious diseases and related health conditions.
● The qualified candidate will utilize highly multidisciplinary approaches and techniques that include: microfluidics, nanoparticle engineering, surface chemistry, chemical conjugation, immunological reactions, nucleic acid amplification (isothermal and non-isothermal; primer designing and reaction optimization), engineering, 3d printing and device manufacturing.
● As a research associate, he/she will present data at departmental seminars and scientific meetings, prepare manuscripts, and contribute preliminary data for grant proposals.
II. TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Experience in microfluidics and assay development is highly desirable
- Experience with infectious diseases (virus/bacteria infections) model is strongly preferred
- Proficiency in nanoparticle chemistry and engineering preferable
- Experience in field testing of devices preferred but not required.
III. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise laboratory technicians, visiting scholars and student trainees in experimental design and data analysis of a variety of projects.
IV. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. Preferably in Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology/Infectious Diseases.
- Prior post-doctoral research experience is preferred but not required.
- A background in assay development and device engineering is highly preferred. - The successful candidate must have strong analytical, oral and written communication skills.
In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity at 216-368-8877 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
The CV and references will be sent to Mohamed Draz - MXD665@case.edu