Postdoctoral Researcher: MEMS & Environmental Sensing Lead

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking a one-year, full-time Post-Doctoral Associate in Mechanical Engineering to conduct high-level research on electronics-based environmental sensors and microneedles for drug delivery. You will mentor graduate students, manage labs, and contribute to publications and proposals, with potential renewal based on performance and funding.

The role involves collaboration within an interdisciplinary team across the university and partner institutions, with

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Experimental experience in academic research lab environment.
• Design, fabrication, and characterization of MEMS devices and systems.
• Cleanroom experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Performing high level experimental, theoretical, and numerical research and data analysis (45%).
• Presentation, publication, and proposal preparation (30%).
• Mentoring PhD and MSME students (10%).
• Laboratory organization and management (10%).
• Other duties as assigned (5%).

Skills

Research experience

Data analysis

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Cleanroom

MEMS fabrication

Job description

The University of Minnesota is seeking a one-year, full-time Post-Doctoral Associate in Mechanical Engineering to conduct high-level research on electronics-based environmental sensors and microneedles for drug delivery. You will mentor graduate students, manage labs, and contribute to publications and proposals, with potential renewal based on performance and funding.

The role involves collaboration within an interdisciplinary team across the university and partner institutions, with