Stony Brook Medicine
Job title:
Postdoctoral Associate
Company
Stony Brook Medicine
Job description
Required Qualifications: (as evidenced by an attached resume)
Doctoral Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Mechanobiology, or a closely related field in hand by February 2025.Preferred Qualifications:
A strong technical background in engineering, biology, biophysics, and fabrication, with applications in biomedical problems. At least 4 first-author publications in peer-reviewed research journals.Brief Description of Duties:
The Postdoctoral Associate will assist the Principal Investigator in the department of Pharmacological Sciences. Please visit the to learn more about our research. The incumbent will conduct research and ensure that all experiments are appropriately conducted following the policies and procedures of Stony Brook University.The Mak Research Lab focuses on studying multiscale mechanobiology from the cytoskeleton to single cells to tissue systems, with emphasis on physiological and pathological processes including solid tumor progression, fibrosis, and organoid morphogenesis. We develop and apply advanced experimental methods, novel biofabrication and bioprinting methods, novel biological scaffolds, computational tools, image analysis, and devices to investigate cell and tissue biophysical phenotypes.We are looking for someone highly motivated and excited about engineering complex biological systems for disease modeling and regenerative medicine applications and to uncover fundamental mechanisms underlying biophysical phenotypes in cells and tissues. We are open to engineering, biophysics, and/or interdisciplinary backgrounds with experiences in one or more of the following: mechanobiology, cell mechanics, tissue engineering, biological scaffolds, computational modeling, image analysis, informatics and data analytics, biophysics, organoids, tumor microenvironment, fibrosis, liver disease, bioprinting, device engineering.● Within the predetermined research scope and methodology, conduct research experiments in the
field of mechanobiology, organoid engineering, and biofabrication.● Collect and analyze data, including literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related field to analyze the collected data.● Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations. May also assist in grant writing.● Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies as needed.● Other duties as assigned, which may include attending Scientific Conferences and Meetings.Special Notes:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.Visit to learn more about our postdoctoral community.Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit .In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed .Visit our page to learn about the total rewards we offer.The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Expected salary
Location
Stony Brook, NY
Job date
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 05:57:15 GMT
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