Postdoctoral Position in Cell Biophysics Experiment

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research university in Pittsburgh is seeking postdoctoral candidates to explore fundamental biological laws and cellular fitness. This role emphasizes quantifying and redesigning properties of bacterial cells using advanced tools like genetics and microscopy. Candidates must have a PhD in bio-related fields with experience in cell experiments. The position fosters academic growth, making it ideal for those aspiring to become independent researchers.

Qualifications

• Aim for an academic career with the potential for independent research.
• Experience in cell experiments.
• PhD training in bio-related areas is essential.

Responsibilities

• Quantifying and redesigning biophysical and physiological properties of bacterial cells.
• Utilizing multidisciplinary tools to discover relationships between cellular organization and fitness.

Skills

Cell experiments

Molecular biology

Programming-based image analysis

Education

PhD in biophysics, microbiology, bioengineering or related fields

Tools

Genetics

Microscopy

Microfluidics

Job description

Description

The Si lab at Carnegie Mellon University is looking for postdoctoral candidates. Our lab's drive is to discover "biological laws" that can help us understand living systems in a quantitatively precise way. Toward this goal, we develop/adapt tools, do rigorous measurements, and define new concepts. We are currently searching for simple yet fundamental rules connecting the complicated form of bacterial cells and their fitness in different environments. Please check out the lab website for more descriptions of our research: https://sifangwei.github.io/

Qualifications

We are mainly looking for candidates who aim for an academic career. We will walk you through the process of transitioning from a postdoc to an independent researcher. Our postdocs have been successful in their career development, such as earning the NSF postdoc fellowship.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have done cell experiments and have PhD training in broadly defined bio-related areas (e.g., biophysics, microbiology, bioengineering, etc.). Additional experience in molecular biology or programming-based image analysis will be much welcome.

The project(s) related to this position will be quantifying and redesigning the biophysical and physiological properties of bacterial cells using genetics, microscopy, microfluidics, and other multidisciplinary tools to discover quantitative relationships between cellular organization and cell fitness in different environments including extreme conditions.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants are required to submit their application through Interfolio, including a current CV that outlines relevant experience and qualifications. While the names and contact information for three professional references are optional, they may be included to support your application.

For questions about the position, please contact Prof. Fangwei Shi at [e-mail]

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.