Postdoctoral Research Associate

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Commuting support

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston, MA, is offering a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to advance diffusiophoresis research in microfluidics channels. The area includes experimental work on particle dynamics under solute gradients and developing new manipulation methods for complex geometries, with potential drug delivery relevance.

The role involves maintaining the lab and supervising graduate and undergraduate students.

Qualifications

• PhD degree from science or engineering majors (Mechanical/ Chemical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science).
• Highly motivated.
• Experimental microfluidics background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic research on diffusiophoresis in microfluidics channels experimentally.
• Analyze particle dynamics under solute concentration gradients.
• Develop new methods to manipulate particles in complex geometries.
• Maintain the laboratory and supervise graduate and undergraduate students.

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Physics/Materials Science

Job description

About the Opportunity Summary

Professor Tang is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in her laboratory. The selected candidate will perform basic research on diffusiophoresis in microfluidics channels experimentally. The particle dynamics under solute concentration gradient will be analyzed and new methods of manipulating particles in complex geometries will be developed. Application relevant materials will be examined such as drug delivery. Publications in multiple high-impact journals are expected. The selected candidate is also expected to maintain the laboratory and exercises functional supervision over graduate and undergraduate students. The appointment generally does not extend beyond two years. To learn more about the work in the group, checkout out the group website. https://tanglab.sites.northeastern.edu/

Qualifications

• Having a PhD degree from all science and engineering majors, especially Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, and Materials Science.
• Highly motivated.
• Having experimental microfluidics background is preferred.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation

Grade/Pay Type: 108S. Expected Hiring Range: $60,315.00 - $85,192.50. With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system- which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide- serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.