Post-Doctoral Associate - Brisbois

Posting Number

G/R23254P

Working Title

Post-Doctoral Associate - Brisbois

Department

ENGR-Chem Material & Biomed

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About

the College/Unit/Department

The lab is in the new UGA Interdisciplinary STEM research building and is funded by competitive grants including several NIH R01s, DoD, and CDC. Our lab’s interdisciplinary research focused on the interface of materials, chemistry, bioengineering, biology, and medicine. Our current research focuses on biomaterials, polymer science, blood-surface interactions, antimicrobial surfaces, anti-fouling surface, and controlled delivery of therapeutic agents (e.g., nitric oxide).

We design novel biomaterials and study their applications in medicine and other relevant fields. Our lab is comprised of an interdisciplinary team including scientists, engineers, and clinicians who aim to study the biocompatibility of medical devices (e.g., insulin delivery systems, catheters, extracorporeal circulation, hemocompatibility, and antimicrobial surfaces). We conduct translational research in an environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration, fosters innovative discoveries, and expedites the translation of these findings to clinical technologies to improve quality of life.

College/Unit/Department

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Employment Type

Employee

Additional Schedule Information

40 hours per week.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated Start Date

05/01/2024

Posting Date

02/22/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Cover Letter that highlights relevant experience

CV with a complete list of publications

Statement of Research Interests

Names and contact information for 3 references

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

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Duties/Responsibilities

• Fabricate and optimize hemocompatible and antimicrobial biomaterials (40%)
• In vitro characterization of biomaterials and polymers (30%)
• Proposal writing and data reports (20%)
• Mentoring and supervising graduate students (10%)

Classification Title

Post-Doctoral Associate AD

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.0

Position Summary

A postdoctoral research position is open for candidates with a Ph.D. in biomaterials or a closely related field, as well as a strong background and experience in the areas of: polymer chemistry; small molecule synthesis; biomaterials; controlled release/delivery; light, fiber optics, and photoactivated release; 3D printing; materials characterization; biomedical engineering; and materials and analytical chemistry. As a team member, the successful candidate will work on fast-paced and interdisciplinary projects, including fabricating and characterizing novel polymers, therapeutic controlled release, and testing them using in vitro and in vivo models for conducting cell/molecular biology and biocompatibility tests.

Postdoctoral researcher candidates that are highly independent, self-driven, have excellent…