Job Description

The Health and Disease Mechanobiology Research Interest Group in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech seeks highly motivated and enthusiastic candidates for a postdoctoral associate position in microfluidics and vascular mechanobiology. This position will provide a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative interdisciplinary environment as part of a team of engineers, cell biologists, and clinicians.

This NIH-sponsored project will focus on the mechanobiology of heterotypic cell-cell interaction in the context of microcirculation to address a well-defined problem of a significant and pressing clinical need. Combining microfluidics, bioengineering, and mechanobiology, the postdoctoral associate will pursue cutting-edge science and acquire a well-rounded interdisciplinary skillset. The selected candidate will be encouraged to pursue complementary new research directions and apply for independent grants and fellowships. They will also be mentored to develop scientific leadership and management skills.

Compensation for this position will be at or above NIH guidelines and include competitive benefits and a retirement package offered by Virginia Tech. The position is available immediately and is eligible for annual renewal contingent upon satisfactory progress and continued funding.

Required Qualifications

- Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biophysics, or a related discipline. PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
- Expertise in microfluidic device design, fabrication, and experimental methods and proficiency in standard cell- and molecular-biology techniques.
- Excellent communication skills, enthusiasm to conduct independent and collaborative interdisciplinary research, and the ability and willingness to mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Preferred Qualifications

- Expertise in two or more of the following areas: (1) computational fluid dynamics (CFD), (2) mechanobiology, (3) bioprinting or micro-stereolithography, or (4) advanced microscopy.

Appointment Type

Restricted

Review Date

November 15, 2023

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight , a , a college, , and . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous and . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.