Postdoctoral Bioengineering Positions, Division of Preclinical Innovation, 3-D Tissue Bioprinting Laboratory
Description
NCATS’ Division of Preclinical Innovation seeks applications from qualified candidates to fill postdoctoral bioengineering positions in the Division’s 3-D Tissue Bioprinting Laboratory. The selected candidates should have expertise in biofabrication, biomaterials or microfluidics to help establish a portfolio of functional, physiologically complex 3-D tissue models as predictive screening platforms for toxicity and efficacy drug testing. Applicants with additional expertise in microphysiological systems, immunology, neuroscience and production of induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cells will receive preferential consideration.
Core Responsibilities
The candidates will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of innovative scientists, using cutting-edge biofabrication methodologies—including 3-D bioprinting, quantitative cell imaging, histology, assay development, drug screening, data science and other cutting-edge -omics technologies — to develop advanced cellular models for drug discovery and development. Candidates should be self-motivated, driven, thorough and careful experimentalists with the ability to multitask, think independently and work in a highly creative, interactive and fast-paced environment. They also will be expected to work independently as well-trained problem solvers in biofabrication and microfluidics, including on architectural and physiological validation of the tissues. Effective communication and presentation skills are required. The successful candidates will keep accurate and complete records of all scientific experiments according to established procedures and ensure that these records and raw data are properly retained. They will draft technical reports, manuscripts and patent applications and will present work to internal and external collaborators as needed.
Qualifications
Each applicant for this postdoctoral position should possess a Ph.D. in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, immunology, neuroscience, cell/molecular biology, pharmacology, pathology or a related discipline relevant to 3-D tissue models. Candidates with previous experience developing and characterizing complex 3-D cell-based functional assays—including work in such areas as organoids or biofabricated tissues, biomaterials, microfluidic systems, cell imaging, histology and engineering of cells with biosensors—as well as experience using bioprinting techniques, will be considered favorably. Candidates with a strong background in immunology and tissue engineering with induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cells are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States for any employer.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a complete bibliography, a one-page research proposal/plan for a physiologically complex 3-D tissues for disease modeling and compound testing, and provide the contact information for at least three references to NCATSbioprinting@mail.nih.gov.
Application reviews will begin promptly and continue until the position is filled.
Additional Information
A preappointment process (e.g., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents) may determine employment after an offer has been made and accepted.
At your supervisor’s discretion, you may be eligible for workplace flexibilities, which may include remote work or telework options and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the NIH Workplace Flexibilities policy.