Postdoctoral Fellow

Miami University; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow in the field of Chemical, Paper and Biomedical Engineering to study tissue-engineered ovarian constructs. The role involves in vitro and in vivo testing, collaborating with various project stakeholders, and mentoring students. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences with skills in cell culture, immunology, and genomics.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biomedical sciences (biomedical engineering, biology, molecular biology, etc.) required.
• Demonstrated expertise through peer-reviewed publications in relevant fields.
• Strong communication skills evidenced by conference presentations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and plan research studies in coordination with the PI.
• Analyze experimental data and maintain laboratory notebooks.
• Prepare technical reports and write manuscripts for publication.

Skills

Communication

Cell isolation

Cell culture

Immunohistochemistry

Genomics

Education

Ph.D. in biomedical sciences or related field

Job description

Chemical, Paper and Biomedical Engineering: Postdoctoral Fellow to explore the use of tissue-engineered ovarian constructs to prevent or reverse osteoporosis. The position will work in the laboratory of Dr. Justin Saul within the Department of Chemical, Paper and Biomedical Engineering. This is a federally-sponsored research project and the work may consist of in vitro cell culture testing, molecular biology analyses, and in vivo testing. The position is available immediately.

The post-doctoral fellow must aid in conducting and planning research studies in coordination with the principal investigator; analyze experimental data; maintain laboratory notebooks; communicate findings to principal investigator and other project collaborators; participate in project meetings with project collaborators; aid in preparing technical reports; give presentations at scientific conferences; write manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications; aid in preparing grant applications; mentor undergraduate and graduate students; work with other research staff.

Required: Ph.D. in an area of the biomedical sciences (biomedical engineering, biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or zoology) or a closely related field.

Consideration may be given to candidates with demonstrated expertise through peer-reviewed publications in one or more of the following areas: biomaterials, cell biology, immunology, endocrinology, women's health. Skills in cell isolation, cell culture, immunohistochemistry, genomics (RT-qPCR and next generation sequencing) and/or rodent models of disease; demonstrated verbal or written communication skills as evidenced by conference presentations and peer-reviewed journal publications; strong communication skills.

Submit cover letter and resume to: [https://jobs.miamioh.edu/cw/en-us/job/502017/postdoctoral-fellow](https://jobs.miamioh.edu/cw/en-us/job/502017/postdoctoral-fellow) Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Justin Saul at [e-mail]. Screening of applications will begin July 17, 2023 and will continue until position is filled.

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