"Postdoctoral Fellow - College of Engineering - Department of Chemical Engineering"

Carnegie Mellon University's department of Chemical Engineering is seeking a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher with expertise in microbiome studies, microfluidics, or/and Machine-Learning to join our dynamic research team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of microbial communities through innovative microfluidic technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Designing and conducting experiments to study microbial communities using microfluidic platforms.
• Developing and optimizing microfluidic devices for high-throughput microbiome analysis.
• Analyzing complex datasets derived from microbiome studies and microfluidic experiments.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including microbiologists, engineers, and computational biologists.
• Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.
• Mentoring and supervise graduate and undergraduate students in related projects.
• Contributing to the preparation of grant proposals and progress reports

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with single-cell analysis and microbial culturing techniques.
• Familiarity with Machine-Learning and computational tools and programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB.
• Knowledge of systems biology and integrative approaches to studying microbial communities.
• Experience in mentoring and teaching

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Computational Science, Microbiology, or Bioengineering, and related field.
• Extensive experience in microbiome research, including DNA sequencing, metagenomics, and bioinformatics.
• Proficiency in designing microencapsulation and fabricating microfluidic devices.
• Strong background in experimental design and data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record of publishing in high-impact scientific journals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function: Pre/Post-Doctoral Associates & Fellows

Position Type: Postdoctoral Associate / Fellow (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time: Full time

Pay Basis: Salary