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Postdoc Research Assoc.-Microfabrication/3D Printing of On-chip Electrochemical Biosensor Arrays

Job Description


Requisition Id 10717 

Overview: 

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security.

 

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will perform research exploring and refining processing sequences for fabrication of on-chip multi-electrode devices with electrochemical sensing functionalities. You will work with a team of researchers on 3D printing of polymer microstructures and their pyrolytic processing into carbon-based electrodes for integration into on-chip device architectures designed to enable multi-electrode electrochemical sensing.

You will utilize well established photolithographic patterning and cleanroom processing techniques to fabricate devices that are suitable for in vivo electrochemical biosensing applications. This position resides in the Nanofabrication Research Laboratory (NRL) group at the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences (CNMS), Physical Sciences Directorate (PSD), Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This position is funded through a 5-year collaborative NIH grant NFE-21-08651 titled “Tunable Carbon Electrodes for In Vivo Neurotransmitter Detection”

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

  • Develop and refine processing sequences for fabrication of on-chip multi-electrode devices with electrochemical sensing functionalities 
  • Work on 3D printing of polymer microstructures and their pyrolytic processing into carbon-based electrodes for integration into on-chip device architectures
  • Report and publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner
  • Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • A PhD in physics, engineering, materials science, or a related field completed within the last 5 years
  • Previous research experience in experimental characterization of micro-/nanoscale structures

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience in establishing cleanroom processing and workflows

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in photolithographic patterning and wafer-scale cleanroom processing 
  • Experience in microscale 3D printing based on 2-photon polymerization (Nanoscribe)
  • Experience in fabrication and characterization of MEMS or bio-MEMS
  • Experience in Raman spectroscopy and its application to characterization of carbon-based materials
  • Experience in electrical or electrochemical characterization of carbon-based materials
  • Experience in characterization of micro and nanoscale structures with scanning electron microscopy
  • Familiarity with pyrolytic processing and carbonization of polymer materials
  • Familiarity with electrochemical sensors 
  • Background in data analysis and acquisition

 

We are seeking a person with the ability to work well in a dynamic research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever-changing research/programmatic needs. The candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate in English to an international scientific audience. An excellent record of productive and creative research shown by publications in peer-reviewed journals will be positively considered.

 

Please submit three letters of reference when applying to this position. You can upload these directly to your application or have them sent to postdocrecruitment@ornl.gov with the position title and number referenced in the subject line.

 

Instructions to upload documents to your candidate profile:

  • Login to your account via jobs.ornl.gov
  • View Profile
  • Under the My Documents section, select Add a Document

 

Applicants cannot have received their Ph.D. more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. The appointment length will be for up to 24 months with the potential for extension. Initial appointments and extensions are subject to performance and the availability of funding.

 

Moving can be overwhelming and expensive. UT-Battelle offers a generous relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions. If invited to interview, be sure to ask your Recruiter (Talent Acquisition Partner) for details.


For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at jobs.ornl.gov.

 

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.


If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.


ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.


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