Postdoctoral Research Associate - Engineering

Washington University in St. Louis

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About The Position

We are seeking a motivated postdoc to build and test new soft robotics surfaces that can prevent or remove biofoulants. This project will develop first principles understanding of how mechanical and chemical forces change biofouling or anticoagulation behavior through the development and testing of new multilayered soft robotics platforms. This project will involve collaborative experiments with other institutions including national labs for field testing of promising devices. Professor Cooper is the principal investigator leading the project, with strong expertise in using dynamic polymers for soft electronic devices. You can learn more about our research at https://coopergroup.wustl.edu/. Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

Requirements

• Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.

Responsibilities

• Manages their own project, which is expected to yield one or more publications.
• Develops expertise in soft robotic surface fabrication and complex surface deformations.
• Supports or leads evaluation of biofouling performance via field studies.
• Mentors doctoral, master’s and undergraduate students engaged in independent research activities.
• Develops proficiency in career skills, including writing, public speaking, networking, and critical evaluation of scientific literature.
• Presents scientific work both inside and outside the University with excellent oral communication skills.
• Assists with grant preparation and project reporting, and contributes to laboratory organization including meeting planning.
• Designs research experiments, evaluates research findings and reports results.
• Conscientious discharge of their research responsibilities.
• Maintains conformity with ethical standards in research.
• Maintains compliance with good laboratory practice including the maintenance of adequate research records.
• Engages in open and timely discussion with their mentor regarding possession or distribution of material, reagents, or records belonging to their laboratory and any proposed disclosure of findings or techniques privately or in publications.
• Interact in a professional manner with co-trainees, staff members and members of the research group.
• Adherence to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations.
• All data, research records and materials and other intellectual property generated in University laboratories remain the property of the University.

Benefits

• Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree