Post-Doctoral Research Associate, (Non Tenure Track, F1019A)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University’s Center for Bioelectronics in Norfolk, VA seeks a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to advance biosensor and bioelectronics development and organic materials integration. The role includes designing, documenting, and implementing molecular biology approaches for tissue engineering and smart biomaterials with cell-based assays and related analyses.

The appointment is non-permanent, renewable each year up to two years.

Qualifications

• Post-doctoral appointment focusing on biosensor development and organic materials integration.
• Non-permanent appointment renewable each year up to a max of two years.
• Mentor for technicians and students.
• Experience with tissue engineering, smart biomaterials, cell-based assays, and related analyses.
• Hands-on experience with 3D cell and tumor mouse models and primary cell isolation encouraged.
• Previous postdoctoral research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement molecular biology techniques for tissue engineering and biomaterials.
• Conduct Western blotting, qPCR, ELISA, and flow cytometry analyses.
• Collaborate with lab researchers on implantable and wearable materials studies.
• Mentor technicians and students and document methods.

Skills

Biosensor development

Bioelectronics

Molecular biology

Cell-based assays

Mentoring

3D cell culture

Tools

Flow cytometry

qPCR

ELISA

Western blotting

Job description

Title: Post-Doctoral Research Associate, (Non Tenure Track, F1019A)

Agency: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Location: Norfolk, VA

Job Description:

The Center for Bioelectronics at Old Dominion University is seeking an outstanding candidate for a post-doctoral research associate position with a focus on biosensor & bioelectronics development and organic materials integration. This position is a non-permanent appointment, renewable each year up to a max of two years. The candidate will make key contributions to the area of molecular biology and mentoring students. The individual will be responsible for designing, documenting, and implementing molecular biology techniques pertaining to tissue engineering, "smart" biomaterials, cell-based assays, western blotting, qPCR, ELISA, and flow cytometry. In addition, the qualified individual will 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. Finally, the candidate is expected to serve as a mentor for technicians and students. Applicants with hands-on-experience with 3D cell and tumor mouse models, primary cell isolation and characterization are especially encouraged to apply.

Additional Considerations:

Previous postdoctoral research experience preferred.