Postdoctoral Research Scholar-Zhou Lab

Job Description

The Zhou research team in the College of Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Scholar to join our lab in the field of Biodevices and Biomaterials. The candidate will work in a highly interdisciplinary environment at the intersection of engineering, materials science, biology, electronics, where we are motivated by a goal to improve human health. The position will involve development/synthesis of biomaterials and fabrication of biodevices. More information about the PI and the lab can be found here:

Responsibilities

• Develop novel materials and devices
• Lead projects related to biodevices/biomaterials
• Write manuscripts and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals
• Support in the mentorship of junior scholars

Requirements

• The applicant must have recently received, or be scheduled to receive, a Ph.D. in an area broadly relevant to our research by the time employment starts, such as Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• Experience with one or more of the following techniques would be preferred: polymer synthesis, device fabrication, animal experiments, wireless circuits.

Term

This is a term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with possibility of re-funding.

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