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Recruitment/Posting Title	Post Doctoral Assistant
Department	Engn - Biomedical Engineering
Salary	Open
Posting Summary	The laboratories of Prof’s Prabhas Moghe and Mark Pierce are seeking a post-doc to join an ongoing project focused on the development, application, and commercialization of optical nanoparticles for use as biomedical contrast agents.  The position will involve nanoparticle synthesis using established methods, administration of nanoparticles to murine models of cancer with partnering labs, and in vivo imaging of these models using prototype hardware.  The project will offer the postdoc opportunities to develop technical lab skills, grant writing skills, and gain commercialization experience.     Graduate training in the physical sciences, biological sciences, or engineering is required.  Prior experience in nanoparticle chemistry, small animal models, optical imaging, or cancer biology is desirable.    The position is supported by funding from Rutgers University and the NIH.
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Posting Number	22FA0507
Posting Open Date	05/02/2022
Posting Close Date	06/02/2022

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	PhD in physical sciences, biological sciences or engineering is required.  Prior experience in nanoparticle chemistry, small animal models, optical imaging, or cancer biology is desirable.
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Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/162807
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
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