Postdoctoral Research Associate - Chemical Engineering

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Chemical Engineering

About the Opportunity

The Willits Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral associate to support research focused in the broad areas of neuroregeneration and mechanobiology on Northeastern's Boston Campus. Excellent communication skills are required and a background in biomaterials synthesis and characterization; in vitro testing; or preclinical testing is recommended. This position is annually renewable. It is expected that the postdoctoral associate will develop and execute a career development plan in coordination with the PI.

Our laboratory values diversity and expects all lab members to foster a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment. The duties and responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Synthesize, purify, conjugate and characterize biomaterials
  
• Design, implement, and analyze repeatable experiments for both in vivo and in vitro testing (in collaboration with the supervisor and other personnel)
  
• Provide meticulous documentation, analysis, and summarization of results (including digital/photographic documentation and computational/modeling/analysis as needed)
  
• Foster a safe, collaborative environment
  
• Develop and write reports, publications, and grants
  
• Attend and participate in research meetings/seminars and journal club
  
• Participate in career development training workshops/sessions and networking opportunities for research and mentoring
  
• Guide and mentor graduate or undergraduate students, including participation in training to improve these skills as needed.
  

Qualifications:

Must have a Ph.D. or equivalent by start date; be able to undertake substantially full-time research or scholarship; work under the supervision of a senior scholar. All candidates should describe how they support a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment inside and outside the laboratory. This position requires excellent communication skills, both interpersonal and scientific, oral and written.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates should be enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary, and multi-project environment. The successful candidate will be able to work both independently and collaboratively. Detailed knowledge of bioengineering, materials science, and/or neuroscience is a considerable asset, as is experience with animal experiments.

About our lab: The overarching goal in the Willits laboratory is to design 3D environments that control cell response, with a particular emphasis on neuro-regeneration. In order to achieve this goal, we have put forth a significant effort to understand the behavior of cells and enhance neural cell response in biologically-relevant three-dimensional scaffolds. Over the past 20 years, our laboratory has manipulated the extracellular microenvironment to increase peripheral nerve regeneration and study the effects of environmental changes on stem cells. We work within a supportive team environment with trainees ranging from high school students to postdoctoral associates.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.


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