Postdoctoral Associate in Integrative Mechanobiology and Optical Biophysics

Laplace Expert Ltd; Florida; Vor Ort; USD 53.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Florida in Gainesville seeks a Postdoctoral Associate for integrative mechanobiology and optical biophysics, focusing on two-photon imaging, fluorescence lifetime imaging, electrophysiology, and tool development.

The role supports training of graduate students and interdisciplinary research spanning engineering, physics, chemistry, and biology. A strong optics background and lab-bench operation are essential for success.

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. with a strong background in optics and standard lab-bench operation.
• A Ph.D. with background in optics, patch clamping, rig setup and lab-bench operation is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Support two-photon fluorescent and lifetime imaging microscopy.
• Train graduate students and contribute to interdisciplinary research.
• Work at the interface of mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry and biology.

Kenntnisse

Two-photon fluorescence microscopy

Fluorescence lifetime imaging (FLIM)

Optical microscopy

Image processing

LabVIEW

Mechano-electronic systems

Patch-clamp electrophysiology

Rig setup

Standard lab-bench operations

Independent research

Collaboration

Graduate-student training

Technical communication

Ausbildung

Ph.D. with optics background

Tools

Lab equipment setup

Two-photon microscope

Lifetime imaging hardware

Patch-clamp setup

Jobbeschreibung

Postdoctoral Associate in Integrative Mechanobiology and Optical Biophysics

University of Florida · Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Integrative Mechanobiology & Biophysics Lab

Florida

Not specified

About This Opportunity

University of Florida is recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate in integrative mechanobiology and optical biophysics. The role focuses on two-photon imaging, fluorescence lifetime microscopy, electrophysiology and biomedical tool development.

The Integrative Mechanobiology & Biophysics Laboratory at the University of Florida is recruiting a postdoctoral associate in optical imaging and biophysics. The role will support two-photon fluorescent and lifetime imaging microscopy, graduate-student training and interdisciplinary research at the interface of mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry and biology. The position is suited to candidates with optical microscopy, image processing and laboratory instrumentation experience.

Integrative Mechanobiology and Biophysics Biomedical Engineering

Level Postdoc

Attendance On-site

Time Commitment Full-time

Duration 12-month full-time appointment

Reference Code 519617

Field Integrative Mechanobiology and Biophysics

Specialization Biomedical Engineering

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount USD 58,656 / Per Year

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Period Per Year

Requirements

Education

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. with a strong background in optics and standard lab-bench operation. A Ph.D. with background in optics, patch clamping, rig setup and lab-bench operation is preferred.

Experience

The ideal candidate has at least one to two years of experience in optical microscopy and image processing. Skills in LabVIEW programming and development of mechano-electronic systems are a strong plus.

Technical Skills

• Two-photon fluorescence microscopy
• Fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy
• Optical microscopy
• Image processing
• LabVIEW
• Mechano-electronic systems
• Patch-clamp electrophysiology
• Rig setup
• Standard lab-bench operations

General Skills

• Independent research
• Collaboration
• Graduate-student training
• Technical communication

Languages

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. The final candidate must provide an official transcript upon hire.