Cmu
Postdoctoral Research Associate - College of Engineering - Department of Mechanical Engineering
Pittsburgh, PA · Part-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
Mechanical DesignManual TestingResearchPublic SpeakingAdaptability
About the role
- 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.
- In addition, they are using their expertise in interdisciplinary research centers across the university.
Responsibilities
- Lead cell-device integration experiments supporting project milestones.
- Develop test plans for evaluating engineered cells under implant-relevant in vitro conditions.
- Collaborate with cell-engineering, device, optics, tissue-engineering, and systems- integration teams.
- Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks, SOPs, QC records, and milestone documentation.
- Identify integration risks and develop fallback experimental strategies.
- Design and operate in vitro platforms to assess cell performance over extended periods.
- Support testing of cell systems in prototype device configurations.
- Develop quantitative readouts for cell longevity, functional retention, signal stability, and system compatibility.
- Generate integrated datasets that support milestone decisions, design iterations, and downstream validation planning.
- Perform other project-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience
- Ph.D. in Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Biology, Bioengineering, Cell Biology, Tissue Engineering, Synthetic Biology, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated ability to design and execute experiments involving mammalian cells, biomaterials or device-relevant culture systems, quantitative imaging or fluorescence assays, and longitudinal data collection.
- A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
- 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!
- For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.
- At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job
- it's about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.
- Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!
Nice to have
- Experience with hydrogel culture, ECM-based systems, microfabricated devices, implantable-device prototypes, perfusion or microfluidic systems, or long-term in vitro functionality testing is strongly preferred.
- Preferred training includes: BSL-2 training, biosafety training, chemical hygiene training, human/animal-subjects compliance training if later required by assigned studies
Compensation
- Salary More Information:
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.
- Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training.
Company info
- 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.
- At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Prepare presentations, technical reports, manuscripts, and sponsor-facing materials
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