Post-Doctoral Research Associate

• Make key contributions to process development for organic materials integration (polymeric/ composite materials and molecularly imprinted polymers) to integrate sensors and bioelectronic devices
• Responsible for designing, documenting, and implementing materials synthesis techniques pertaining to polymeric films, “smart” materials exhibiting multi-functionality, the design, development, and prototyping of biosensors and bioelectronic devices, and circuit design of wireless implantable and wearable devices
• Play a key role in evaluating aging and compatibility of novel materials for implantable and wearable applications in broad collaboration with other researchers in the lab
• Serve as a mentor for technicians and students

• A Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials/Polymer Science, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, or a related field is required
• Expertise in biomedical device (biosensor) prototype development, with working knowledge of FDA 510(k) requirements
• Deep technical skills and knowledge of developing novel biosensor diagnostics and therapeutic devices using principles, materials, and structures that are implantable and wearable
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, as evidenced by a strong academic publication record and presentations at national conferences in a specific technical area
• Ability to work on multiple projects with established deliverables, milestones, timelines and requirements
• Ability to work and communicate effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, chemists, materials scientists, etc
• A solid background in principles of electrical circuits and microfabrication processes
• Experience with wearable and implantable sensor development, and other circuit development techniques
• Understand the basic processing, properties and mechanics of soft materials
• Experience with technical writing in the form of manuscripts, reports, standard operating procedures, and other documentation related to research, process development and associated specifications
• Experience in working with Biosafety Level-2 (BSL-2), proficiency in standard cell- and molecular-biological techniques, and real-time imaging of biosensors

Previous postdoctoral research experience and/or experience in the biomedical device industry is preferred