Research Associate, Biomedical Engineering

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Research Associate, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering

The Colorado School of Mines Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering invites applications for a post-doctoral researcher in the field of Biomedical Engineering.
 

This position is funded through a National Institutes of Health grant focused on the development of aerosolized microrobots capable of delivering chemotherapeutic drugs to the lungs for the treatment of lung cancer. The successful candidate will be responsible for the in vitro aspects of this grant including the development of permanent magnet-based instrumentation capable of manipulating colloidal swarms in 3D lung mimics. Associated responsibilities will includementoring undergraduate and graduate student researchers.

 

We seek outstanding applicants who possess a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field. In addition, the successful applicant must have experience in the development of biomedical instrumentation for the manipulation of in vivo (micro)roboticsystems. We are especially interested in candidates with experience working collaboratively as responsibilities will include partnering with faculty and students at the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz medical campus who will perform analogous experiments on in vivo models.

 

The position will be located in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO. The successful candidate will be offered a 12 monthfull-time position with the expectation that the appointment will be renewed.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform research in the use of magnetic fields for the manipulation of colloidal swarms

• Develop in vitro models that mimicking mouse and human lung

• Mentor students working on synergistic projects

• Analyze and publish results

 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants must possess a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field. In addition, the successful applicant must have experience in the development of biomedical instrumentation for the manipulation of in vivo (micro)robotic systems.

 

Potential Environmental Conditions/Hazards:

• Instrumentation associated with magnetic field generation.

 

TOTAL REWARDS

$60,000 - $70,000 annual salary rate
 

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.
 

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

• Flexible health and dental care options

• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.

• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution

• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)

• Free RTD Ecopass

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the