Postdoctoral Research Scientist

3 weeks ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Carnegie Mellon University Full time
About the Role

Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Research Associate to join their team. This exciting opportunity is for someone who thrives in an innovative and challenging work environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct bioprinting and cell culture experiments to fabricate biohybrid robots.
  • Develop and validate custom fabrication platforms for neuromuscular co-culture.
  • Isolate primary cells from embryonic chicken sources and conduct immunofluorescent and functional assessment of tissues.
  • Manage a small team of student researchers and contribute to lab management activities.
  • Design experiments, create and run necessary software for data analysis, and publish and present research in relevant scientific venues.
Requirements
  • A doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Robotics, or associated fields.
  • Experience in bioprinting, biomaterials, neural organoid culture, or skeletal muscle tissue engineering.
  • Coursework in biomaterials and tissue engineering.
  • Experience with biological wet lab work, programming in Python, and Finite Element Analysis.
About Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University is a world-renowned institution that values innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and complex problem-solving. Our Department of Mechanical Engineering is at the forefront of research and education in advanced manufacturing, bioengineering, computational engineering, energy and the environment, product design, and robotics.

What We Offer
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • The opportunity to work with a talented team of researchers and students.
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
  • The chance to contribute to cutting-edge research and publications.


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