Postdoc: Multiscale Biomechanics of Bone & Tissues

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tang Lab at the University of Virginia is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to explore how the multiscale structure of load-bearing tissues governs their mechanics and failure.

The candidate will conduct cutting-edge experiments using FIB-SEM and 3D imaging, engage in multiscale modelling, mentor graduate students, and publish in peer‑reviewed journals. A one-year appointment, renewable subject to funding, is offered in Charlottesville, VA.

Qualifications

• PhD completed by start date in a relevant field.
• Substantive hands-on experience with FIB, FIB‑SEM, or advanced SEM.

Responsibilities

• Conduct multiscale structure–mechanics research.
• Mentor graduate students and publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Collaborate with UVA facilities on nanostructured tissue mechanics.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Hands-on microscopy

Multiscale mechanics

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Materials Science

Tools

FIB/SEM

Python

MATLAB

ImageJ/Fiji

Job description

The Tang Lab at the University of Virginia is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to explore how the multiscale structure of load-bearing tissues governs their mechanics and failure.

The candidate will conduct cutting-edge experiments using FIB-SEM and 3D imaging, engage in multiscale modelling, mentor graduate students, and publish in peer‑reviewed journals. A one-year appointment, renewable subject to funding, is offered in Charlottesville, VA.