Postdoctoral Scholar, Dept of Engineering Science & Mechanics, Ozbolat Lab

Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Ozbolat Laboratory has multiple openings for Postdoctoral Scholars in bioprinting, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. Successful candidates will work on NIH- and private foundation–funded projects within a multidisciplinary lab at the Millenium Science Complex, Huck Institute of Life Sciences.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a closely related field, with strong molecular biology, 2D/3D cell culture, imaging, and protein analysis skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in biomedical engineering, molecular/cellular/developmental biology, chemistry, or related field by start date.
• Strong background in molecular biology techniques and cell culture models (2D/3D).
• Experience with imaging (TEM/SEM/confocal) and protein analysis (immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to NIH- and foundation-funded projects in bioprinting and regenerative medicine.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and Penn State researchers.
• Develop and validate lab‑on‑a‑chip devices and high‑throughput tissue fabrication.
• Mentor and train students and postdocs as appropriate.

Skills

Bioprinting

Lab-on-a-chip

High-throughput tissue biofabrication

Molecular biology techniques

2D/3D cell culture

Imaging techniques (TEM, SEM, confocal

Immunohistochemistry

Immunofluorescence

Rodent handling

Education

PhD in Biomedical Engineering or related field

Tools

TEM

SEM

Confocal microscopy

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Ozbolat Laboratory in Penn State's College of Engineering has multiple openings for Postdoctoral Scholars in the field of bioprinting, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. The successful candidates will work on multiple projects funded through National Institutes of Health (NIH) and private foundations. The Postdoctoral Scholars will join a multidisciplinary research laboratory at the Millenium Science Complex, which is part of Huck Institute of Life Sciences. There are excellent opportunities to interact and collaborate with other researchers in the Institute, as well as others established at Penn State who specialize in biomaterials, tissue engineering, stem cells, regenerative therapies, and clinical translation. A Ph.D. degree in the field of biomedical engineering, molecular/cellular/developmental biology, chemistry, or a closely related field is required by the start date. The successful candidates will have a strong background in a range of molecular biology techniques, 2D and 3D cell culture models (hydrogels), imaging techniques (TEM, SEM, confocal), protein analysis (immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence), and handling of rodents. Specific skills in bioprinting and lab-on-a-chip device development, as well as high throughput tissue bio-fabrication, will be advantageous. Interested applicants should submit an online application including a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three referees.

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BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

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