Post Doctoral Fellow

JOB TITLE

Post Doctoral Fellow

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Chemistry & Biochemistry Department - NFR JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

A Post-Doctoral Fellow position is available in Dr. Rong R. Wang’s lab in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

WPI is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are looking for candidates who can support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ideal candidate is expected to have research experiences in bio-detection assay development, optical and electrochemical sensors, micro-nano fabrication, natural and synthetic polymers as scaffolds for tissue engineering and sensor materials. 

Experience in animal studies, mammalian cell culture, and microscopic imaging is a plus. The Post-Doctoral Fellow is expected to work on the development of bioengineering scaffolds for tissue regeneration, and the development of advanced spectroscopic and electrochemical sensing modalities for rapid, labelfree, on-chip detection of various biomarkers. She/he will also help manage and maintain the lab equipment, supervise student researchers for data collection and analysis, write research articles and grant proposals.

This position is expected to start on October 1, 2024 with an annual salary of $60k. The support will be provided via Dr. Wang’s startup fund. The initial hire will be one year, and is renewable based on the fellow’s performance and fund availability.

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with​ diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.