We are seeking a self-motivated postdoctoral researcher in biomaterials. The Ideal candidate will have experience in design, fabrication, and testing of novel biomaterials, particularly biomimetic scaffolds and membranes for tissue engineering/wound healing applications. Expertise in tuning hydrogel or electrospun biomaterials for specific applications is valued. Analysis techniques including mechanical characterization of materials, as well as assessment of biocompatibility and cellular differentiation via gene expression, immunohistochemistry, qPCR, are requested.

 

References

Bischel, LL, et al: “Electrospun gelatin biopapers as substrate for in vitro bilayer models of blood-brain barrier tissue.” Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A: December 2015

Pirlo, RK, Wu PK, Ringeisen BR: "Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing of Soft, Three-Dimensional, Multilayer, Biological Constructs via Laser Printing onto Laser Machined Composite Biopapers.” Journal of Imaging Science and. Technology 58(4): 404011-404017, 2014

Pirlo, RK, Wu PK, Ringeisen BR: PLGA/Hydrogel Biopapers as a stackable substrate for printing HUVEC networks via BioLP. Biotechnology and Bioengineering 109(1): 262-273, 2012

 

key words

Tissue engineering; Microphysiological systems Biomaterials; In vitro; Bioreactor; Cell printing; Bioprinting; Biofabrication;

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents

Level:  Open to Postdoctoral applicants

Additional Benefits

Relocation

Awardees who reside more than 50 miles from their host laboratory and remain on tenure for at least six months are eligible for paid relocation to within the vicinity of their host laboratory.

Health insurance

A group health insurance program is available to awardees and their qualifying dependents in the United States.