Researcher 2 Nat Phys Science - (STA006726)

Provides expertise in support of research projects in engineering, biology, mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, etc. Prepares and edits research papers, proposal, and reports. Performs advanced testing procedures and analyses of data. May prepare samples for testing. Performs advanced testing procedure and performs analyses of data. Makes uses of a variety of specialized equipment typical within area of specialization. May contribute to grant proposal development. Ensures experiments are performed according to specifications. May make recommendations to changes in procedure, processes, or experimental design. Understands and applies broad theoretical concepts. Develops understanding of specialized scientific or engineering field. Develops leadership and management skills.Duties: Assignments are difficult and broad requiring originality and ingenuity. May be assisted by lower level personnel.Supervision: Receives minimal supervision conferring with higher levels only in usual situations.

EEO/AA

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Applied Physics and Mathematics, or a closely related field, and at least 3 years of subsequent research experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Applied Physics and Mathematics, or a closely related field, and at least 5 years of subsequent research experience.
Required Skills: Design and fabrication of microfluidic devices via soft lithography. Practical knowledge of fluid dynamics and blood flow rheology. Bright-field, fluorescence, confocal and electron microscopy. Flow cytometry. Numerical modeling and image analysis (MATLAB, COMSOL Multiphysics, Python, ImageJ). Protein extraction, purification, labeling and surface immobilization. Separation of erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets from whole blood, platelet-poor or platelet-free plasma preparation and lipoprotein separation.