Postdoctoral Researcher - Biomedical Engineering | Syracuse University

Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

Dependent upon faculty schedule (40hrs per week)

The work, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, will be

directed by Prof. Pranav Soman. Pranav Soman holds two positions, as a Professor in Biomedical and Chemical Engineering at Syracuse University and The Bioinspired Institute (https://bioinspired.syr.edu/), and as an IPA Rotator Program Director of the Advanced Manufacturing (AM) program at the National Science Foundation (NSF). Prof. Soman’s central research focus is to push the boundaries of optics – based 3D processing and printing technologies and develop dependable models that capture in vivo physiology and pathophysiology. Toward this goal, his group has developed an optical manufacturing technology toolbox to advance research in 3D (bio)printing, microfluidics, organ-on-chip, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and single cell analysis. He is also the founder of 3D Microfluidics LLC (3DM), a startup funded by NSF Small Business grant to provide cost-effective microfluidics solutions to researchers in life sciences. In his role at NSF, Prof. Soman’s advocates innovative interdisciplinary research and education in advanced manufacturing and mentors junior research members in the field.

The fellow will work in Soman’s group located within the BioInspired Institute, which offers world class facilities and a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment where engineers, biologists, chemists, and material scientists collaborate with clinicians from SUNY Upstate Medical University to address high impact challenges in the bioscience community. Prof. Soman will help the fellow develop a tailored Individual Development Plan to advance his/her professional goals with workshops in scientific writing, and guidance for career development.

 

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in optical engineering, physics, material science, or a closely related discipline with demonstrated expertise in optical engineering, laser optics, and photo-polymerization methods.

•Develop new hardware, instrumentation, and associated materials suitable for advanced 3D printing techniques, particularly two-photon and vat Photopolymerization.

 

•Contribute to the conception, design, and execution of research projects.

 

•Pursue independent research interests while collaborating with scientists across diverse disciplines under minimal supervision from the PI.

 

•Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

 

•Publish in peer-reviewed journals, present findings at conferences, and write proposals.

Able to work in a laboratory setting, around chemicals, lasers, and biological cells.

Will work with femtosecond lasers, optical printers, incubators for cell culture, and chemical hoods for bioink synthesis.

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.

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