About the Opportunity

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Experimental Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Nanoscale Biophysics Laboratory at Northeastern University.

SUMMARY: 

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will participate in an NIH-funded project and will work on fabricating nanopore devices based on technology that has been developed in our lab. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will manage the group-specific tasks of the project by participating in regular meetings, reporting to the team, and delivering timely devices to the collaborating teams. A minor part of this role also includes training graduate students, technicians, etc., to perform the tasks required. The successful candidate will have solid communication skills and high aptitude for documentation of data on laboratory notebooks and digital media.

Performs basic or applied research of a limited scope, primarily using existing theories and methods. Assists the supervisor in the interpretation and publication of results and grants.  Maintains the laboratory and may exercise functional supervision over supporting research staff.  Primary responsibility is ensuring that the research is complete.  The appointment generally does not extend beyond two years.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a PhD in Physics or related field and ample experience working with pore fabrication and computer control of hardware. Molecular biology experience is a plus.

Prior experience working with nanopores and characterization via optical and electron-based imaging techniques (e.g., SEM, TEM).

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit www.northeastern.edu/benefits for more information.  

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other  characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity .