Postdoc: Microfluidic Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases

VS-Postdoc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 63,480 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the BioMEMS Laboratory led by Tza-Huei "Jeff" Wang. The role focuses on microfluidic-based in vitro diagnostics for bloodstream infections under NIH funding.

Ideal candidates have a Ph.D. in a related field and a strong track record in infectious disease diagnostics, microfluidics, and molecular assays, with experience in BSL-2 labs and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in microbiology, infectious diseases, biomedical engineering, bioengineering, or related discipline.
• Experience with in vitro diagnosis of infectious diseases.
• BSL-2 laboratory experience with safe handling of infectious materials.
• Expertise in microbiological assays (culture, antimicrobial testing).
• Expertise in molecular diagnostics (PCR, dPCR, LAMP, RPA, CRISPR-based assays).
• Experience designing, fabricating and testing microfluidic devices and platforms.
• Proficiency in data analysis with MATLAB or Python.
• Strong written and oral communication with publications.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead and collaborate on research on infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.
• Design, execute, troubleshoot experiments; develop nucleic acid and microbiological assays.
• Develop, prototype, and test microfluidic devices and workflows.
• Advance technologies toward clinical lab implementation and regulatory submissions.
• Mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate students.
• Prepare progress reports and present results to collaborators and sponsors.
• Publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Contribute to grant proposals to federal agencies.

Skills

BSL-2 lab experience

Molecular diagnostics

Microfluidic device design

Data analysis (MATLAB/Python)

Strong written and oral communication

Publications and presentations

Education

Ph.D. in microbiology or related field

Tools

Cleanroom microfabrication

Laser cutting

3D printing

Microscopy

Job description

Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the BioMEMS Laboratory led by Tza-Huei "Jeff" Wang. The role focuses on microfluidic-based in vitro diagnostics for bloodstream infections under NIH funding.

Ideal candidates have a Ph.D. in a related field and a strong track record in infectious disease diagnostics, microfluidics, and molecular assays, with experience in BSL-2 labs and collaboration across teams.