Role Snapshot
Post-doctoral research associate position at Old Dominion University's Center for Bioelectronics focused on developing biosensors, bioelectronics, and organic materials integration for implantable and wearable applications. The role involves conducting molecular biology research, mentoring students and technicians, and collaborating on material compatibility and aging studies.
Key Responsibilities: Design and implement molecular biology techniques including tissue engineering, cell-based assays, western blotting, qPCR, ELISA, and flow cytometry. Evaluate aging and compatibility of novel materials for implantable/wearable applications and mentor technicians and students in the laboratory.
Skills & Tools: Hands-on expertise in molecular biology techniques, tissue engineering, cell culture, and analytical methods (qPCR, ELISA, flow cytometry, western blotting). Experience with 3D cell and tumor mouse models, primary cell isolation and characterization, and strong mentoring and communication abilities.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in molecular biology, biomedical engineering, biochemistry, or related field with demonstrated research experience in biosensors or bioelectronics. Preferred experience includes 3D cell culture systems, animal models, and primary cell work.
Location: In-Person
Compensation: $45K–$65K/yr (estimated)
Job Description
The Center for Bioelectronics at Old Dominion University is seeking an outstanding candidate for a post-doctoral research associate position with a focus on biosensor & bioelectronics development and organic materials integration. This position is a non-permanent appointment, renewable each year up to a max of two years.
The candidate will make key contributions to the area of molecular biology and mentoring students. The individual will be responsible for designing, documenting, and implementing molecular biology techniques pertaining to tissue engineering, “smart” biomaterials, cell-based assays, western blotting, qPCR, ELISA, and flow cytometry. In addition, the qualified individual will play a key role in evaluating aging and compatibility of novel materials for implantable and wearable applications in broad collaboration with other researchers in the lab. Finally, the candidate is expected to serve as a mentor for technicians and students. Applicants with hands-on-experience with 3D cell and tumor mouse models, primary cell isolation and characterization are especially encouraged to apply.
The candidate will make key contributions to the area of molecular biology and mentoring students. The individual will be responsible for designing, documenting, and implementing molecular biology techniques pertaining to tissue engineering, “smart” biomaterials, cell-based assays, western blotting, qPCR, ELISA, and flow cytometry. In addition, the qualified individual will play a key role in evaluating aging and compatibility of novel materials for implantable and wearable applications in broad collaboration with other researchers in the lab. Finally, the candidate is expected to serve as a mentor for technicians and students. Applicants with hands-on-experience with 3D cell and tumor mouse models, primary cell isolation and characterization are especially encouraged to apply.