Post-Doctoral Fellow, Chemical and Biological Engineering (biomaterials, drug delivery, modeling, contact lenses, ophthalmology)

Engineering a world of possibilities

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Chemical and Biological Engineering (biomaterials, drug delivery, modeling, contact lenses, ophthalmology)

Colorado School of Mines welcomes applications for a postdoctoral fellow position in Professor Anuj Chauhan’s research group in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering to continue the research program focused on developing contact lenses for delivering ophthalmic drugs to treat anterior segment and posterior segment diseases including bacterial keratitis, cystinosis, dry eyes, and diabetic retinopathy. The successful candidate is expected to work on further developing novel strategies for sustained release already developed by our group and also develop and implement new ideas for controlling drug release rates from contact lenses for small molecules and biologics.  The successful candidate is expected to lead contact lens design efforts and interface with our collaborators for the in vivo experiments.  The successful candidate is also expected to expand into other research areas including drug delivery by intraocular lenses.  Considering the translational aspects of this research, the successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to patent submissions as well as regulatory submissions to the FDA. The anticipated start date is 4/1/24 and is flexible.
 

Primary Responsibilities

• Design contact lenses and intraocular lenses for sustained release of small molecules and biologics

• Develop new ideas for controlling drug release rates from contact lenses

• Design gold nanoparticle loaded contact lenses

• Measure release of ophthalmic drugs from contact lenses.

• Characterize contact lenses to test suitability for use in humans

• Support in vivo studies

• Prepare reports for the funding agency

• Prepare manuscripts for peer-review publications

• Present research at conferences and symposiums

• Assist in writing research grants

• Assist in patent and regulatory submissions

• Serve as mentor to graduate and undergraduate students
   

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned
   

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD. In Chemical Engineering or related field. All PhD requirements should be completed by the time work commences.

• Previous research experience in one or more areas of biomaterials, drug delivery, modeling, contact lenses, ophthalmology.

Preferred Qualifications

• ·Experience in biomaterials and drug delivery. Any experience with ophthalmic drug delivery is preferred but not required.

Job Demands and Working Conditions

• ·Must be able to re-locate and work in-person in the laboratory.
   

Potential Environmental Conditions/Hazards

• Be skilled in the handling of common solvents and gas mixtures.
   

About Mines & Golden, CO 

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines. 

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023). 

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.  

At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that’s manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size. 

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?  

Look to Mines. 

Equal Opportunity 

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons.  Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity an