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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Employer
Northeastern University
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Apr 11, 2022

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Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Opportunity

Performs basic or applied research of a limited scope, primarily using existing theories and methods. Assists the supervisor in the interpretation and publication of results and grants. Maintains the laboratory and may exercise functional supervision over supporting research staff. Primary responsibility is ensuring that the research is complete. The appointment generally does not extend beyond two years.

We are seeking candidates for a new position focused on optimizing delivery of aerosolized surfactant to the lung, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The postdoctoral associate will be responsible for performing physiologically based CFD simulations, validating simulations with in vitro data, and optimizing surfactant-delivery device placement. The researcher will join an active and productive research group.

Qualifications:

Must have a Ph.D. or equivalent; be able to undertake substantially full-time research or scholarship; work under the supervision of a senior scholar.

Specific requirements for this position:

PhD in Mechanical, Chemical, or Biomedical Engineering is required. Must have expertise in computational fluid dynamics modeling and relevant software packages (e.g., OpenFoam). Code development knowledge and high performance computing is desired. Must be interested in biological fluids modeling, particularly for the respiratory system.

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.


To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate_R103231 jeid-dac6529d9d2fb446871d37071021c819

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