Postdoc: Nanopore Sensing & Protein Chemistry

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for BioModular Multi-Scale Systems for Precision Medicine (CBMM) at the University of Kansas is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to advance nanotechnology for structural determinations of proteins. The role involves leading graduate students and contributing to NSF-funded research on resistive pulse sensing and peptide analysis.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. in biomedical or chemical engineering or chemistry, with experience in nanopore sensing and related surface chemistries.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemistry.
• Experience in nanopore sensing and Resistive Pulse Sensing (RPS) preferred.
• Leadership experience guiding graduate students on research projects.

Responsibilities

• 35%: perform experiments to secure resistive pulse signatures for the 20 amino acids using plastic in-plane nanopore sensors.
• 20%: build an integrated plastic-based system with an exopeptidase reactor and dual in-plane nanopore sensor to determine amino acid composition.
• 15%: fabricate in-plane nanopore sensors via modified injection molding with thermal fusion bonding and surface chemistries.
• 10%: mentor graduate students on RPS measurements and exopeptidase action on peptides.
• 10%: write peer-reviewed papers on RPS detection of single amino acids and on-line detection post-exopeptidase action.
• 5%: attend and present at weekly and national/international meetings; participate in outreach to the public and students.

Education

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemistry

Job description

The Center for BioModular Multi-Scale Systems for Precision Medicine (CBMM) at the University of Kansas is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to advance nanotechnology for structural determinations of proteins. The role involves leading graduate students and contributing to NSF-funded research on resistive pulse sensing and peptide analysis.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. in biomedical or chemical engineering or chemistry, with experience in nanopore sensing and related surface chemistries.