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Post-Doctoral Associate

Employer
University of Maryland
Location
Rockville, Maryland
Salary
Commensurate with qualifications.
Closing date
Jul 28, 2019

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Field of specialization
Engineering
Work Function
Research-Applied
Job Type
Full time

Job Details

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Associate position at the Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology Research at University of Maryland College Park. Successful candidate will work in an interdisciplinary group to develop novel experimental approaches that use electrochemistry for materials fabrication (https://doi.org/10.1088/1758-5090/ab06ea), information processing (10.1109/JPROC.2019.2908582) and redox-based bioelectronics (https://doi.org/10.1002/adhm.201700789).

IBBR is a joint research enterprise of the University of Maryland College Park, the University of Maryland Baltimore, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The Institute sits at the nexus of academic research and commercial application, bringing together critical elements necessary inspire transformative discoveries in the field of biotechnology that provide innovative solutions to major scientific and engineering challenges important to society. IBBR researchers seek to advance the fields of disease pathways and biomolecular targets, biomolecular measurement science, and biomolecular engineering.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Chemistry, Engineering or related field with a specialty in electrochemistry is required. Candidate should have strong experimental experience and a track record for successful electrochemical research. 

Preferences: Experience with clinical analysis and/or data analytics would be desired but not required.

Applications: Applicants should send their cover letter, curriculum vitae and names/contact information of three references to: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/71105

Closing Date: Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Company

The University of Maryland and the National Institute of Standards and Technology are seeking an outstanding individual to serve as Director of the Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research (IBBR) with the vision of making IBBR a premier biotechnology research institute. A primary role of the new Director will be to lead and significantly expand a joint NIST/UM research effort that combines basic, measurement and translational research for the development, manufacturing and standardization of advanced therapeutics and supporting diagnostics. IBBR-(www.ibbr.umd.edu) is a joint research institute, which brings together partner institutions including the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP), University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The research strengths of IBBR are in the areas of 1) structural biology 2) biomolecular engineering and biofabrication 3) host-pathogen interactions and 4) therapeutic design and development. IBBR leverages collective research strengths of the partnering institutions in medicine, biosciences, technology, quantitative sciences and engineering, to foster integrated, cross-disciplinary team approaches to scientific discovery and education, and to serve the expanding economic base of biosciences and technology in the state of Maryland and the nation. IBBR’s research programs are conducted in two Maryland locations, one in Shady Grove and the other in College Park.

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