Postdoctoral Research Associate - Engineering

fostonlab.wustl.edu

St. Louis, Missouri, US
Base pyy is commensurate with experience; bonus/eq...
Soft robotics surface fabrication
Complex surface deformations
Biofouling performance evaluation
This project will develop first principles understanding of how mechanical and chemical forces change biofouling or anticoagulation behavior through the development and testing of new multilayered soft robotics platforms

Job Summary

  • This project will develop first principles understanding of how mechanical and chemical forces change biofouling or anticoagulation behavior through the development and testing of new multilayered soft robotics platforms.
  • The project will involve collaborative experiments with other institutions including national labs for field testing of promising devices.
  • Develop expertise in soft robotic surface fabrication and complex surface deformations, and support or lead evaluation of biofouling performance via field studies.

Matching Summary

This project will develop first principles understanding of how mechanical and chemical forces change biofouling or anticoagulation behavior through the development and testing of new multilayered soft robotics platforms.

Salary

Base pay is commensurate with experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive and competitive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Soft robotics surface fabrication
  • Complex surface deformations
  • Biofouling performance evaluation
  • Field studies
  • Dynamic polymers for soft electronic devices

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative research
  • Interdisciplinary teamwork
  • Mentoring students
  • Career skill development
  • Grant preparation assistance

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D., M.D. or Equivalent Terminal or Doctoral Degree
  • No specific work experience required
  • No specific certification/professional license required

Work Rights

Not specified

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