Postdoctoral Researcher

Job Description

The Postdoctoral Researcher will perform research in microfluidics, lab‑on‑a‑chip, and organ‑on‑a‑chip systems in the Nano Bio Systems Laboratory. The project will be highly interdisciplinary and fast‑paced, collaborating with labs in microbial pathogenesis, environmental microbiology, and bioinformatics. The candidate is expected to work with graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, publish results in journals, write project reports, and assist with proposal preparation.

• Work together with other graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in the laboratory.
• Publish results in journals, write project reports, and assist with proposal preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Doctoral degree

• Doctoral degree in Science and/or Engineering
• Extensive experience in microfluidic, lab‑on‑a‑chip, organ‑on‑a‑chip system development and their applications.
• Experience in handling cells (mammalian cells, microorganisms) in microsystems.
• Experience in performing original research and publishing high‑quality research papers.
• Experience in assisting proposal writing to funding agencies.
• Extensive experience in micro/nano fabrication in cleanroom environment.

• Knowledge of current research, issues, and innovations in microsystems.
• Strong expertise in various engineering disciplines, including electrical, materials, and mechanical engineering.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects.

• Main Campus – College Station, TX.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University leads advanced research in several important national and global areas for the betterment of humanity. Areas of research include power and power electronics, information systems, computer architecture, analog and mixed signal circuits, biomedical imaging, and photonics and semiconductors, with ML/AI infused in several of these research areas. Situated conveniently in the hub of the Dallas–Austin–Houston technology triangle, the department collaborates closely with key players in healthcare, computing, telecommunications, energy, and semiconductor manufacturing sectors.

It also benefits from its proximity to and engagement with the Army Futures Command and the facilities and test‑beds available at the Texas A&M System’s RELLIS Campus. With strong support from Texas’ robust manufacturing sector and its economy, the department has numerous opportunities to engage in exciting interdisciplinary research partnerships that are shaping the future educational and research landscapes. These partnerships include collaborations and engagement with the Texas A&M Data Science Institute, the Global Cyber Research Institute, the Texas A&M Energy Institute, and the Smart Grid Center.

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long‑Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.
• Additional voluntary retirement programs:
  Tax Deferred Account and Deferred Compensation Program.
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.