A postdoctoral research scientist position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Treena Livingston Arinzeh, who is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Columbia University and the Director of the Tissue Engineering and Active bioMaterials (TEAM) Laboratory. The postdoctoral position is for an initial one-year appointment, but has the potential to be renewed for an additional year.

Dr. Arinzeh’s laboratory focuses on regenerative medicine strategies to rebuild tissues for a variety of clinical applications (https://www.bme.columbia.edu/faculty/treena-arinzeh). Strategies include the use of stem cells, other cell types and functional biomaterials as scaffolds to repair tissues. Clinical applications include bone and cartilage repair (osteoarthritis) and spinal cord repair. Her laboratory also uses electrospinning, 3D printing and other processing techniques to fabricate biomaterials/scaffolds.

Responsibilities

(1) Develop, characterize and process biomaterials. Perform cell culture studies and biological assays. Perform and collaborate with other institutions for in vivo work. (2) Prepare reports and manuscripts. Present findings at national/international conferences. Assist in writing grant proposals and technical reports. (3) Mentor undergraduates and graduate students on similar projects. (4) Help develop new research areas.

Qualifications

Applicant must have a PhD in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, biology or related area. Candidate must have prior experience with biomaterials fabrication (3D printing preferred) and characterization, cell culture, biological assays and other methods (ELISA, immunostaining, RT-PCR), microscopy. Prior in vivo experience is also preferred.

Candidates should submit their cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names of three references through this posting.

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