Postdoctoral

Postdoctoral (Post doc position in Biosensors and lab on a chip technologies)

The postdoctoral will be responsible for developing one of the following research areas: biosensing technologies, recognition receptors (phage technologies) and lab on a chip for various biomedical, environmental, food and security applications. In addition, the employee will be responsible for supervising undergraduate and graduate students, working with other lab members to finish specific duties related to his research area, writing proposals for funding, articles, and giving presentations about his work.

• Aptameric biosensors
• Peptide based biosensors
• Phage display technologies
• Phage-based technologies
• Optical biosensors
• Paper based biosensors
• Lab on a chip technologies
• Organ on a chip
• Sample processing technologies
• Nanobiotechnology*
• Theranostic technology

• Conduct research in the development of biosensors, recognition receptors (phage technologies), and lab on a chip in the context of the assigned research area.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students in the lab during their research projects.
• Perform literature reviews of specific research areas upon request from the lab director.
• Participate in day‑to‑day lab duties and maintain equipment and inventory to ensure a safe environment.
• Prepare complete documentation of research activities, following applicable data management protocols.
• Analyze, interpret, and document research findings for review.
• Assist in the preparation and writing of articles and funding proposals.
• Organize, analyze, and present data from research on a weekly basis.
• Pursue independent (but complementary) research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally.
• Publish research results in peer‑reviewed scientific or technical journals and present results at external conferences, seminars, and/or technical meetings.
• Assist with procuring laboratory supplies.
• Execute regular safety inspections of equipment and laboratories.
• Perform all duties in a professional, effective, and confidential manner.
• Perform all other related duties as required or assigned by the manager.

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry, Science, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one year in research project assistance (Research Assistant or Lab Assistant) or related fields (desirable).