Post-Doctoral position in Cellular Biophysics and Engineering

• Employer: Laboratory for Tissue Engineering and Morphogenesis, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• Location: Troy, NY, United States
• Posted: Sep 17, 2013
  Expires: Dec 17, 2013 

• Description

  POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION

  
  

  The Laboratory for Tissue Engineering and Morphogenesis ( http://www.rpi.edu/~wanq ) in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the research areas of Cellular Biophysics and Engineering. This position is open immediately until filled.

  
  

  We seek highly motivated individuals who enjoy working in a team while concomitantly desiring to pursue their own ideas in a very supportive environment. Our lab combines micro-/nano- technology, molecular and cellular biology, cell biomechanics, and imaging techniques to better understand the biophysics of tissue morphogenesis in development. Specifically, this position is focused on understanding a newly discovered property of cells, cell chirality (also known as cellular left-right asymmetry) and exploring its application in developmental biology and drug screening. This project is currently funded by NSF, AHA and Pew Foundation. 

  
  

  Candidates must possess an earned Ph.D. or a foreign degree equivalent in a relevant area at the time of appointment. Research training in cellular biophysics and developmental biology is highly desired.

  
  

  We offer an excellent benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, retirement, tuition, etc. Please visit our Human Resources website at: http://hr.rpi.edu. 

  To apply

  Application materials accepted until positions are filled. Interested individuals should send a CV with contact information of three references to wanq@rpi.edu or the address below:

  
  

  Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

  Professor Leo Q. Wan: Postdoctoral Research Associate Opening

  Biomedical Engineering Department

  110 8th Street, Troy, NY 12180-3590

  We welcome applications from candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, and national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

  
  

  Rensselaer is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.