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Post-Doc Research Associate

University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill

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Location
NC-Chapel-Hill, NC
Role Type
Research
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Job overview

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will develop novel optical, electrochemical, colorimetric, lateral flow and wearable sensors for pathogens and analytes. The role involves biosensor development using proteins, antibodies, aptamers, nanoparticles, polymers and small molecules, as well as work with sputum and cerebrospinal fluid samples. Additional duties include data analysis, scientific writing, grant preparation and presenting findings at conferences.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Optical SensorsElectrochemical SensorsColorimetric SensorsLateral Flow SensorsWearable SensorsBiosensor DevelopmentProtein ReceptorsAntibody ReceptorsAptamer ReceptorsNanoparticle ReceptorsPolymer ReceptorsSmall Molecule ReceptorsSputum Sample AnalysisCerebrospinal Fluid Sample AnalysisCell BiologyIntracellular SensingMicrofluidics3D PrintingData AnalysisScientific WritingGrant WritingScientific PresentationMicrofluidic System DesignAdvanced Cell CultureMolecular AssaysCellular Assays

Full job description

Vacancy ID: PDS004970

Position Summary/Description:

This Postdoctoral Research Associate will develop novel optical, electrochemical, colorimetric, lateral flow and wearable sensors for various pathogens and analytes. The Research Associate should have an interest and research experience in biosensor development and performance using various receptors spanning proteins and antibodies, aptamers, nanoparticles, polymers, and small molecules from a variety of samples including sputum and cerebrospinal fluid ( CSF ) samples. Previous experience with cell biology and intracellular sensing, microfluidics, or 3D printing is a plus. In addition to bench research, the post-doctoral fellow will be actively involved with data analysis, writing scientific papers and grant proposals and presenting data at scientific meetings.

Education and Experience:

Skilled in the design, fabrication, and characterization of microfluidic systems, including continuous monitoring platforms, as well as advanced cell culture techniques and molecular and cellular assays.

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