Postdoctoral Fellow, Microfluidic Disease Diagnostics

VS-Postdoc; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the BioMEMS Laboratory within the Institute for NanoBioTechnology (INBT). The successful candidate will lead projects on microfluidic-based in vitro diagnostic technologies for bloodstream infections as part of an NIH-funded program.

The role includes developing and validating nucleic acid diagnostic methods, prototyping microfluidic devices, mentoring students, and contributing to grant proposals, with

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, mechanical engineering, microbiology, molecular biology, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated research experience in in vitro diagnostics for human and/or animal infectious diseases.
• Experience with molecular diagnostic methods such as PCR, digital PCR, LAMP, RPA, CRISPR-based assays, or related technologies.
• Experience designing, fabricating, and testing microfluidic devices or platforms, including methods such as cleanroom microfabrication, laser cutting, thermoforming, or 3D printing.
• Experience with microscopy-based characterization and assay readout.
• Proficiency in data analysis and computational tools such as MATLAB, Python, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with a record of publishing and presenting research.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior researchers and work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead and collaboratively advance research projects in disease diagnostics, including cancer and infectious diseases.
• Develop, optimize, troubleshoot, and validate nucleic acid for diagnostic applications.
• Contribute to the design, prototyping, fabrication, and testing of microfluidic devices and integrated diagnostic workflows.
• Mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate students.
• Prepare progress reports and present research findings to collaborators, sponsors, and funding agencies.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to competitive grant and contract proposals to federal agencies, including NIH.
• The salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at posting; actual compensation varies.

Skills

Molecular diagnostics

Microfluidics

Data analysis

Mentoring

Scientific writing

Education

PhD in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

3D printing

Cleanroom fabrication

Job description

Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the BioMEMS Laboratory within the Institute for NanoBioTechnology (INBT). The successful candidate will lead projects on microfluidic-based in vitro diagnostic technologies for bloodstream infections as part of an NIH-funded program.

The role includes developing and validating nucleic acid diagnostic methods, prototyping microfluidic devices, mentoring students, and contributing to grant proposals, with