Postdoctoral Fellow - Chemical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University

2mo ago

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Science
Engineering
Pittsburgh
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You need a Ph.D. in Microbiology or Bioengineering, microbiome expertise, microfluidics skills, data analysis experience, strong communication, publication history, teamwork abilities, plus single-cell analysis, programming, systems biology, and mentoring experience.
You will design experiments for studying microbial communities, develop microfluidic devices, analyze complex data, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, mentor students, and contribute to research publications and grant proposals.

Requirements

Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Microbiology, or Bioengineering, and related field.
Extensive experience in microbiome research, including DNA sequencing, metagenomics, and bioinformatics.
Proficiency in designing and fabricating microfluidic devices.
Strong background in experimental design and data analysis.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven track record of publishing in high-impact scientific journals.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with single-cell analysis and microbial culturing techniques.
Familiarity with Machine-Learning and computational tools and programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB.
Knowledge of systems biology and integrative approaches to studying microbial communities.
Experience in mentoring and teaching.

Responsibilities

Designing and conducting experiments to study microbial communities using microfluidic platforms.
Developing and optimizing microfluidic devices for high-throughput microbiome analysis.
Analyzing complex datasets derived from microbiome studies and microfluidic experiments.
Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including microbiologists, engineers, and computational biologists.
Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.
Mentoring and supervise graduate and undergraduate students in related projects.
Contributing to the preparation of grant proposals and progress reports.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
A cover letter outlining research interests and relevant experience. A detailed curriculum vitae (CV). Contact information for three professional references. List or three relevant publications.

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