Postdoctoral Research Associate - College Of Engineering - Electrical And Computer Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Microfabricated biomedical sensors
Electrophysiology and electrochemical signal recording
Synthetic biology for cancer biomarker detection
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) ranks among the best in the country and our research programs are at the forefront of technologies that have changed the world

Job Summary

  • The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) ranks among the best in the country and our research programs are at the forefront of technologies that have changed the world.
  • This position offers a unique opportunity to work on a multi-disciplinary project with a team of scientists and engineers and experts in commercialization and translational research.
  • Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program.

Matching Summary

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) ranks among the best in the country and our research programs are at the forefront of technologies that have changed the world.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Microfabricated biomedical sensors
  • Electrophysiology and electrochemical signal recording
  • Synthetic biology for cancer biomarker detection
  • Backend readout circuitry design
  • System-level packaging
  • Microfluidic sample delivery integration
  • Surface chemistry application

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for challenging the curious
  • Adaptability and excellence
  • High level of integrity
  • Team player
  • Professional development focus

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Nano/microfabrication experience
  • Prior experience with designing and testing in vitro or implantable sensors
  • Prior experience with printed circuit board prototyping
  • Basic data analysis using MATLAB or Python
  • Experience with microcontrollers
  • Problem solving skills

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