Postdoctoral Research Associate - Biomedical Engineering

Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Biomedical Engineering

Employee Classification: Postdoctoral Research Assoc

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Engineering

Department: UNT-Biomedical Engineering-130300

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.  

Department Summary

The department of biomedical engineering is 10 years old. There are 354 students enrolled in fall 24. The department has graduated more than 400 students who are employed in all the top biomedical companies in the nation, in graduate schools and medical schools, respectively. The department has 13 faculty who have brought in more than $10M in research funding collectively and research expenditures have averaged more than $1.75M in the last 3 years in a row. Our department has a strong culture of interdisciplinary research collaboration, with specific strengths in nanotechnology, advanced biotechnology, genetic engineering, biopolymers and tissue engineering.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

Postdoctoral position in the Meckes Research Group at the University of North Texas focuses on understanding the regulation of nanoparticle uptake. The researcher will perform cell-based studies to understand how biomaterial properties impact interactions with nanomaterials important for therapeutic interventions. Research requires extensive experience with oligonucleotides and cell printing technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Biomedical Engineering
Experience in nanoparticle and polymer synthesis
Nucleic acid synthesis and purification including non-standard phosphoramidites
Cell culture experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in stereolithography
Flow cytometry experience
Data and statistical analysis

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Job Duties:

• Synthesis of liposomal nanoparticles 
• Mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students in research activities 
• Maintaining cell cultures and evaluating nanoparticle uptake with flow cytometry 
• Conduct experiments, gather data, document research notes, analyze data, and interpret data
• Prepare manuscripts for suitable scientific journals

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No