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Postdoctoral Associate

Job Number: 25784
Functional Area: Research - Scientific
Department: Department of Biological Engineering
School Area: Engineering
Pay Range Minimum: $71,000
Pay Range Maximum: $90,000

Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
Schedule:
Pay Grade: No Grade

Posting Description

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, MICROFLUIDICS AND BIOFABRICATION, Biological Engineering-Weiss Lab and Safety, Health, Environmental Discovery Lab (The SHED), to join an interdisciplinary research environment focused on microfluidics, biofabrication, and advanced in vitro systems. Will work closely with faculty, researchers, and technical staff on projects at the interface of engineering, biology, and biomaterials, with an emphasis on developing and implementing experimental platforms that support human-relevant research. The role will involve designing and testing perfusion-enabled systems, developing and optimizing biomaterials and biofabricated constructs, and contributing to interdisciplinary projects involving microfluidics, 3D bioprinting, organoid-based models, and related technologies.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: PhD in biological engineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, material science, or a closely related field; demonstrated research and applied experience in the design, fabrication, and optimization of microfluidic systems, together with expertise across major biofabrication modalities, including extrusion-based, SLA, and volumetric 3D bioprinting; strong hands-on experience with fabrication, prototyping, and experimental system development; experience developing or working with perfusion systems, bioreactors, or microphysiological systems; background in biomaterials, hydrogel formulation, or scaffold design; demonstrated ability to design and execute rigorous experiments, analyze results, and iterate based on data; strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment; and excellent written and verbal communication skills. PREFERRED: Experience with cell culture and/or biological model systems relevant to engineered tissues, organoids, or advanced in vitro platforms; experience with organoids, organ-on-chip platforms, or other human-relevant biological models; familiarity with characterization techniques such as microscopy, imaging, flow-based assays, spectroscopy, rheology, or related methods; experience collaborating across engineering and biological disciplines in an academic research setting; and record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

6/11/2026