Research Associate: Microfluidic Microsystems for Bioanalysis

VS-Postdoc; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia is seeking a Research Associate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering to develop microsystems for bioassays as part of a collaborative NIH-funded project. Applicants should possess a PhD in Engineering, preferably in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics. Key responsibilities include designing integrated microfluidic systems to test patients for drug compatibility. Candidates should have experience in mechanical fabrication and electronic design, with additional skills in bioanalytical methods preferred. This full-time position is located in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering, preferably in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics.
• Experience in mechanical fabrication, electronic subsystems design, and systems integration required.
• Desired experience in bioanalytical science, microfluidics, biological sample preparation, and microsystems design.

Responsibilities

• Develop microsystems for bioassays in collaboration with experts in neuroscience.
• Contribute to the development of an integrated microfluidic system for patient testing.

Skills

Mechanical fabrication

Electronic subsystems design

Systems integration

Bioanalytical science

Microfluidics

Biological sample preparation

Biosensing

Microsystems design

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Python

C++

Fluid dynamics modeling

Data analytics

Education

PhD in Engineering or related field

Job description

The University of Virginia is seeking a Research Associate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering to develop microsystems for bioassays as part of a collaborative NIH-funded project. Applicants should possess a PhD in Engineering, preferably in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics. Key responsibilities include designing integrated microfluidic systems to test patients for drug compatibility. Candidates should have experience in mechanical fabrication and electronic design, with additional skills in bioanalytical methods preferred. This full-time position is located in Charlottesville, Virginia.