Fellow in Microphysiological Systems

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, invites applications for a laboratory research position in the Mitragotri lab focusing on microphysiological systems. The candidate will run experiments in microfluidic systems that mimic human subcutaneous tissue microenvironments.

Required is a BS or equivalent, with experience in microfluidic systems, cell cultures, protein handling/labeling, and image analysis. The role is based at Harvard Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent required.
• Experience in handling microfluidic systems.
• Experience in cell cultures.
• Experience in protein handling and labeling.
• Experience in image analysis and processing.

Skills

Microfluidics

Cell culture

Protein handling

Image analysis

Education

BS or equivalent

Job description

School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Department/Area

Position Description

This is a laboratory research position in the field of microphysiological systems in the Mitragotri lab. The candidate will run experiments in microfluidic systems which mimic human physiological subcutaneous tissue microenvironment.

Basic Qualifications

BS or equivalent.

Additional Qualifications

The successful candidate should also have:

• Experience in handling microfluidic systems
• Experience in cell cultures
• Experience in protein handling and labeling
• Experience in image analysis and processing

Contact Information

Claudia Stearns
Harvard Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
29 Oxford St.
227 Pierce Hall
Cambridge, MA 02138

Contact Email

Contact Email [e-mail]

Salary Range

$50,000 – $70,000

Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as rank, years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

Minimum Number of References Required

Minimum Number of References Required 1

Maximum Number of References Allowed

Maximum Number of References Allowed 3

Keywords

microfluidics, microphysiological systems

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