Postdoctoral Research Associate - College of Engineering - Department of Mechanical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

Innovation. Interdisciplinary collaboration. Complex problem solving. In Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, faculty members, researchers, and students are revolutionizing focus areas in advanced manufacturing, bioengineering, computational engineering, energy and the environment, product design, and robotics. In addition, they are using their expertise in interdisciplinary research centers across the university.

Carnegie Mellon University’s department of Mechanical Engineering is searching for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join their team.  This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department as part of a multidisciplinary team tackling critical issues in cancer detection and provide support in the applied nanotechnology lab to assist in the development and execution of research projects related to the production and characterization of multivalent DNA origami nanosensors.

Core Responsibilities:

• Leads lab activities related to synthesis and characterization of nucleic acid nanotechnology
• Designs and validates the performance of molecular sensing circuits
• Designs and carries out experiments in BSL2 lab space
• Performs quantitative analyses and generates data-rich visualizations from data
• Demonstrates ability to perform multidisciplinary research and support research collaborations
• Develops SOPs for critical activities and trains lab members on their performance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a passion for research
• Possesses an eagerness to learn new techniques and lead projects independently
• Analysis of data collected and summarizing experiment results
• Other duties as assigned

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in Engineering, Computational Biology, Biophysics, Chemistry,
• Molecular Biology, Genetics or related field
• Laboratory expertise in DNA nanotechnology and/or molecular programming
• Strong skills in analytical chemistry

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

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