Postdoctoral Research Associate, Mechanical Engineering

Job overview

The Postdoctoral Research Associate, Mechanical Engineering role is onsite in Pittsburgh, PA, and compensation is not specified. The position supports research in the Department of Mechanical Engineering's applied nanotechnology lab. The role advances research on multivalent DNA origami nanosensors by developing and characterizing nucleic acid nanotechnology and molecular sensing circuits. It also contributes quantitative analysis, experimental procedures, and training that support the lab's research program.

What you'll do

• Lead lab activities related to cloning and/or synthesis of nucleic acid nanotechnology
• design and validate molecular sensing circuits
• design and conduct experiments in BSL2 lab space
• perform quantitative analyses and create data-rich visualizations
• develop standard operating procedures for critical activities and train lab members
• contribute to multidisciplinary research.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

postdoctoral research associate

mechanical engineering

applied nanotechnology

dna origami

nanosensors

molecular sensing circuits

bsl2 laboratory

quantitative analysis

research

pittsburgh pa

carnegie mellon university

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• retirement savings with employer contributions
• tuition benefits
• paid time off and holidays
• life and accidental death and disability insurance
• transit pass
• family concierge
• fitness center access.

Why this role

Research focuses on production and characterization of multivalent DNA origami nanosensors in an applied nanotechnology lab.

About the employer

Carnegie Mellon University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.