Postdoctoral Scholar in Lipocartilage Bioengineering (University of California Irvine)

Postdoctoral Scholar – Lipocartilage Bioengineering Job #JPF07401 Biomedical Engineering / Henry Samueli School of Engineering / UC Irvine Application Window Open date: March 14th, 2022 Next review date: Friday, Apr 15, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Thursday, Jun 30, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The UCI Department of Biomedical Engineering in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering is currently accepting applications for a postdoctoral scholar in Prof. Kyriacos Athanasiou’s lab (http://engineering.uci.edu/users/kyriacos-athanasiou). The main research objectives of this laboratory are to engineer device- and biologically-based solutions to medical problems. Work will concentrate on interrogating the biomechanical properties of a novel cell type, the lipochondrocyte, as funded by a grant from the Keck Foundation. The individual is expected to conduct research in the area of auricular cartilage tissue engineering with applications in the musculoskeletal systems and a particular emphasis on understanding the unique biomechanical properties of the novel lipochondrocyte and the matrices within which these cells reside. Expertise in biomechanics, biomechanical modeling, and biomechanical assays are of critical importance, and additional expertise in tissue engineering, cell culture, histological, and biochemical techniques are highly desirable. Duties will include designing experiments and conducting independent research, preparing study results for publication, and supervising/training graduate and undergraduate students in proper laboratory research techniques and record-keeping. Requirements: Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Prior work with biomechanical modeling is highly desired. It is expected that the candidate will be comfortable initiating projects independently. Excellent verbal and communications skills in the English language are required. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience. Application Procedure: Applicants will need to upload their curriculum vitae, cover letter with a brief description of relevant experience, and names of at least three references to our online RECRUIT system at http://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF07401 Position will remain open until filled. Department: https://engineering.uci.edu/dept/bme Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Ph.D. degree in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter - Brief description of relevant experience. Misc / Additional (Optional) Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF07401 Campus Information The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. Job location Irvine, CA If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

Postdoctoral Scholar – Lipocartilage Bioengineering

Job #JPF07401

Biomedical Engineering / Henry Samueli School of Engineering / UC Irvine

Application Window

Open date: March 14th, 2022

Next review date: Friday, Apr 15, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Jun 30, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The UCI Department of Biomedical Engineering in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering is currently accepting applications for a postdoctoral scholar in Prof. Kyriacos Athanasiou’s lab (http://engineering.uci.edu/users/kyriacos-athanasiou). The main research objectives of this laboratory are to engineer device- and biologically-based solutions to medical problems. Work will concentrate on interrogating the biomechanical properties of a novel cell type, the lipochondrocyte, as funded by a grant from the Keck Foundation.

The individual is expected to conduct research in the area of auricular cartilage tissue engineering with applications in the musculoskeletal systems and a particular emphasis on understanding the unique biomechanical properties of the novel lipochondrocyte and the matrices within which these cells reside. Expertise in biomechanics, biomechanical modeling, and biomechanical assays are of critical importance, and additional expertise in tissue engineering, cell culture, histological, and biochemical techniques are highly desirable. Duties will include designing experiments and conducting independent research, preparing study results for publication, and supervising/training graduate and undergraduate students in proper laboratory research techniques and record-keeping.

Requirements: Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Prior work with biomechanical modeling is highly desired. It is expected that the candidate will be comfortable initiating projects independently. Excellent verbal and communications skills in the English language are required.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience.

Application Procedure: Applicants will need to upload their curriculum vitae, cover letter with a brief description of relevant experience, and names of at least three references to our online RECRUIT system at http://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF07401

Position will remain open until filled.

Department: https://engineering.uci.edu/dept/bme

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Ph.D. degree in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Brief description of relevant experience.
Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF07401

Campus Information

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.