Postdoc Biosensors: Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh 2796 views

Postdoc Biosensors: Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh – Post-doctoral Associate in Biosensors at the Kumta Lab Postdoc in the field of Bioengineering, at the University of Pittsburgh

Department: Bioengineering, Bioengineering department at the University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering.

The lab is seeking a postdoc associate in the area of biosensors for blood based biomarker detection with immediate effect.

Overview: The position is in the laboratory of Dr. Prashant N. Kumta, the Edward R. Weidlein Chair Professor at the Swanson School of Engineering with appointments in the Departments of Bioengineering, Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, and the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science including the Department of Oral Biology and the McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine.

Requirements:

1. The candidate should have expertise in the area of biosensors with particular expertise in biochemistry, antibodies, synthesis, functionalization and detection under laboratory and clinical setting
2. Use of electrochemical impedance based techniques although knowledge and expertise in other techniques and approaches are also welcome.
3. The eligible candidate should have a degree in Bioengineering or any other equivalent area of engineering and science
4. Proficient in biology of human cells, blood & other tissue types combined
5. Strong knowledge and background in electrochemistry and biochemistry.

Fellowships: Salary will be commensurate with experience and expertise.

Application Procedure: Interested individuals should send their curriculum vitae (CV) to Dr. Prashant N. Kumta via e-mail at pkumta@pitt.edu.

Contact Name: Dr. Prashant N. Kumta
Contact Email: pkumta@pitt.edu