Postdoctoral Fellows in Vascular Metabolomics
The Vascular Kinetics Laboratory in the Fischell Department of Bioengineering at the University of Maryland (UMD) has openings for postdoctoral fellows to work on externally funded, multi-year vascular metabolomics projects. The new postdoctoral fellows will lead an NIH R01-funded project in which we are using an integrated experimental and computational bioengineering approach to study vascular metabolism and transport in altered metabolic states (e.g., high blood sugar, cholesterol, triglycerides) to enable comprehensive, personalized metabolic therapies that reduce cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality for all people.
Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience with in vitro vascular cell culture, experimental or computational metabolomics (especially metabolic mass spectrometry), and in vivo murine vascular disease models or ex vivo pressure myography. For candidates with expertise in related areas, training opportunities are available. Applicants should be able to work independently and be selfmotivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Key Dates:
Application review: September – October 2023
Interviews: October – November 2023
Target start date: January 2024
For more information—including details on how to apply—download the position flyer (PDF).
Research Associate Position in Regenerative Medicine
One Research Associate position is available immediately in Dr. Tao Lowe’s Biomaterials for Translational Research Laboratory at the University of Maryland. The qualified candidate will work on projects in developing biomaterials for tissue engineering and controlled drug delivery. The individual will be primarily responsible for the biomaterial designs, syntheses, characterizations and evaluations. The position will also entail conducting in vitro cell culture and ex vivo and in vivo animal work. The individual will conduct data analysis, reporting, manuscript and grant writing, and supervision of junior lab members.
The position is available immediately, but the start date is negotiable.
Qualifications: PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related field. Candidates must have strong work ethic, and possess technical, critical thinking, interpersonal and written communication skills. They should also have strong skills in polymer and organic synthesis, mass spectroscopy and cell culture with excellent publication record of first-authorship. Candidates with prior successful fellowship/funding records are preferred.
For more information—including details on how to apply—download the position flyer (PDF).
Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Regenerative Medicine
One Postdoctoral Fellow position is available immediately in Dr. Tao Lowe’s Biomaterials for Translational Research Laboratory at the University of Maryland. The qualified candidate will work on projects in developing biomaterials for tissue engineering and controlled drug delivery. The individual will be primarily responsible for the biomaterial designs, syntheses, characterizations and evaluations. The position will also entail conducting in vitro cell culture and ex vivo and in vivo animal work. The individual will conduct data analysis, reporting, manuscript and grant writing, and supervision of junior lab members.
The position is available immediately, but the start date is negotiable.
Qualifications: PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related field. Candidates must have strong work ethic, and possess technical, critical thinking, interpersonal and written communication skills. They should also have strong skills in polymer and organic synthesis, mass spectroscopy and cell culture with excellent publication record of first-authorship.
For more information—including details on how to apply—download the position flyer (PDF).
Postdoctoral Research Associate: Molinari Lab, Engineered Living Materials
The Molinari Lab in the Fischell Department of Bioengineering at the University of Maryland (UMD) – College Park has an opening for a full-time Postdoctoral Associate position. We're seeking a highly self-motivated individual to join our team's mission of developing living materials from bacteria for novel therapeutic applications. The Molinari Lab is a multidisciplinary environment where molecular and synthetic biology closely interacts with protein engineering and material science. To learn more, visit our website: https://molinari.umd.edu.
In this role, the selected candidate will take a significant leadership position, shaping and executing projects while also contributing to grant writing and manuscript preparation.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Synthetic Biology, or related field; no previous postdoctoral experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Former training or experience in synthetic biology.
For more information—including details on how to apply—download the position flyer (PDF).
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor: Fischell Department of Bioengineering
The Fischell Department of Bioengineering at the University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for multiple tenure-track or tenured faculty positions. Outstanding candidates will be considered at all academic ranks and across all areas of bioengineering. We seek individuals with potential for developing an innovative, inclusive, and collaborative research program as well as commitment to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education. The department believes that diversity and inclusivity enhance our mission to educate and empower the next generation of bioengineers to develop and translate knowledge and technology to address societal grand challenges. All faculty joining the department benefit from generous compensation and start-up packages, with junior faculty further supported by a formal mentoring program. The department has also developed a suite of unique grant and fellowship programs to encourage collaborations within the university and with nearby institutions such as the National Cancer Institute, the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and Children’s National Hospital.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent in engineering, biology, biochemistry, biomedicine, or a closely related field
Preferences: Senior candidates should be established investigators with a strong record of funding, peer-reviewed publications, and technical leadership.
Successful candidates will be expected to continue propelling the department forward in impact and visibility through research, translation, education, outreach, and service. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to engaging with and supporting underserved and underrepresented groups through research, teaching, and mentoring, are especially encouraged to apply.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate: Moore Lab
The Moore Lab is moving to the Fischell Department of Bioengineering at the University of Maryland, College Park, and is currently recruiting highly motivated and diverse candidates for NIH-funded postdoctoral research positions.
The available postdoctoral project will involve working on ongoing projects on in vitro biomaterial model development as well as integrating genetic and sociocultural measures of ancestry into bioengineering.
We are considering applicants with a Ph.D. degree with experience in standard and specialized laboratory skills from a wide range of areas, including but not limited to biomaterials, cell and tissue engineering, immunology, computational biology, and bioinformatics. The diversity of our research team strengthens our capacity for innovation and individuals from underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply.
Candidates are expected to be independently motivated, collaborative, interested in using engineering tools to answer biological questions, and have excellent written and oral communication skills, which are demonstrated through their publication and presentation records.
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, computational biology, bioengineering, or a related field.
For more information – including details on how to apply – download the position flyer (PDF).
Full-time Research Technician: Duncan and Moore Labs
The Duncan and Moore Labs in the Fischell Department of Bioengineering at the University of Maryland, College Park have a joint opening for a full-time research technician to support both labs’ operations.
The Duncan Lab’s research is focused on using nanotechnology, biomaterials, and genetic engineering as tools to broaden understanding of the lung airway microenvironment. For more information, please visit: http://duncan.umd.edu/
The Moore Lab’s research integrates immunology, biomaterial models, and measures of lived experiences (such as age, biological sex, and stress) to understand the relationship between lived experiences and immune responses in wound healing through modeled biomaterial microenvironments. For more information, please visit: https://www.themoorelab.com/
Duties for this position will include a range of activities to enable Duncan and Moore Lab research, including supporting: i) cell culture (mammalian), ii) tissue and cell imaging (microscopy), iii) lab operations, iv) rodent handling + manipulation (disease induction, monitoring, treatment application, tissue/cell harvest), v) tissue processing (histology and immunohistochemistry), and vi) research data analysis.
For more information – including details on how to apply – download the position flyer (PDF).
Postdoctoral Research Associate: Redox-Based Synthetic Biology, Electrogenetics
Applications are sought for two Postdoctoral Associate positions in the group of Dr. Wlliam E. Bentley of the Fischell Department of Bioengineering, the Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology Research, and the Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices. The successful candidates will work in an interdisciplinary group to develop novel experimental and theoretical approaches to exploit redox processes for electronically controlling gene expression, bacterial consortia, and as well as innovative bioelectronic devices.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or related field with expertise in cell and protein engineering. Candidates should have strong experimental experience, a quantitative thought process, excellent communication skills (oral and written), and a track record indicating successful and productive research.
Preferences: Experience with biomanufacturing settings and/or data analytics would be desired but not required.
Applications: Applicants should send their cover letter, curriculum vitae and names/contact information of three references to: William E. Bentley (bentley@umd.edu).
Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Please download the position flyer (PDF) for additional information.