Research (Professional)

Taleo; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Research (Professional) for on-campus work in the Med-Orthopedic Surgery department. The role supports NIH-funded organ-on-a-chip studies to model osteoarthritis, expanding human cells, scaffolds, and bioreactors, with microfluidic inter-tissue crosstalk analysis.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. with 5+ years of independent lab research and a strong publication record in histology and super-resolution microscopy.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with 5+ years of independent laboratory research experience.
• Strong publication record demonstrating expertise in histology and super-resolution microscopy.

Responsibilities

• Execute and analyze lab functions or social research tasks.
• Develop materials, manage data collection and analysis, and participate in protocol design and planning.

Skills

Histology

Super-resolution microscopy

Education

Professional Doctorate Degree

Job description

Job Description - Research (Professional) (26006200)

Research (Professional)

All Temps - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26006200 )

This position will support newly funded NIH grants utilizing an organ-on-a-chip model to investigate the mechanisms of osteoarthritis (OA) and associated pain. Responsibilities include expanding human cells, encapsulating them into 3D scaffolds, and integrating them into bioreactors. Following maturation, the tissues will be linked via microfluidics to study inter-tissue crosstalk. Osteoarthritis will be modeled using biochemical stimuli and mechanical loading. Tissue phenotypes will be evaluated using qRT-PCR, histology, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence. In particular, structural alterations in lysosomes and mitochondria will be examined using super-resolution microscopy.

The incumbent will be responsible for tasks related to the execution and analysis of lab functions or social research. Tasks could include, but are not limited to, performing laboratory procedures, developing materials, managing data collection, data input, evaluation and analysis, and participating in the design and planning of protocols.

A Ph.D. with 5+ years of independent laboratory research experience.

A strong publication record demonstrating expertise in histology and super-resolution microscopy.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Department : Med-Orthopedic Surgery

Campus : Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required : Professional Doctorate Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required : 5

Average number of working hours per week for this assignment : 20

Work Schedule : M-F 9-12

Is there a potential this assignment will result in a regular Staff position? : No

Work Arrangement : On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Requested Pay Rate : 28

Visa Sponsorship Provided : No

Background Check : For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances : The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.