Postdoctoral Research Associate - College Of Engineering - Department Of Mechanical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Not specified; salary basis: not specified; benefi...
Doctorate degree in engineering or related field
Laboratory expertise in dna nanotechnology
Strong skills in analytical chemistry
The role involves leading lab activities focused on the synthesis and characterization of nucleic acid nanotechnology for cancer detection

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading lab activities focused on the synthesis and characterization of nucleic acid nanotechnology for cancer detection.
  • Candidates will design and validate molecular sensing circuits while performing experiments in a BSL2 laboratory environment.
  • Carnegie Mellon University offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, retirement savings, and tuition benefits.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading lab activities focused on the synthesis and characterization of nucleic acid nanotechnology for cancer detection.

Salary

Not specified; Salary basis: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, tuition benefits, transit pass, childcare support

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Doctorate degree in Engineering or related field
  • Laboratory expertise in DNA nanotechnology
  • Strong skills in analytical chemistry
  • Experience with BSL2 lab space operations
  • Ability to design molecular sensing circuits

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for interdisciplinary research collaboration
  • Eagerness to learn new techniques independently
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Adaptability and excellence in challenging environments

Key Requirements

  • Doctorate degree in Engineering, Computational Biology, Biophysics, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics or related field
  • Laboratory expertise in DNA nanotechnology and/or molecular programming
  • Strong skills in analytical chemistry

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