San Diego State University · 1 month ago
Postdoctoral Research Scholar 0-5 yrs Experience
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$5,858/mo - $6,435/mo
0+ years expSan Diego State University is advancing innovation in biomechanical engineering through interdisciplinary research. The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will be responsible for executing studies on cardiopulmonary biomechanics, analyzing datasets, publishing findings, and mentoring students while securing external funding through grant proposals.
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Responsibilities
Conducts independent and collaborative research, including study design, data collection, and analysis
Produces and submits high-quality publications such as journal articles, conference papers, and technical reports
Presents research findings at conferences, seminars, and workshops to broaden scholarly and public impact
Manages research data in accordance with institutional and funding requirements for accuracy, security, and ethical use
Shares research outcomes with academic, industry, and community audiences through presentations, reports, and open-science practices
Identifies relevant funding opportunities and aligns research ideas with agency priorities
Develops and writes competitive research proposals, including objectives, methods, timelines, and budgets
Prepares and submits complete grant applications, ensuring compliance with funding and institutional guidelines
Collaborates with colleagues on joint proposals and integrates interdisciplinary expertise
Revises and resubmits proposals based on reviewer feedback to improve funding success
Design and conduct complex experimental and/or computational research projects independently and collaboratively
Develop and validate computational models of physiological systems
Analyze and interpret datasets using appropriate statistical and computational tools
Prepare high-quality manuscripts, reports, and presentations for scientific audiences
Mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate students in research activities
Manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to evolving research priorities
Qualification
Required
Doctoral or equivalent degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
0-5 years of relevant experience
Design and conduct complex experimental and/or computational research projects independently and collaboratively
Develop and validate computational models of physiological systems
Analyze and interpret datasets using appropriate statistical and computational tools
Prepare high-quality manuscripts, reports, and presentations for scientific audiences
Mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate students in research activities
Manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to evolving research priorities
Preferred
Demonstrated expertise in multiscale biomechanics, computational modeling, and experimental design
Prior experience in cardiovascular physiology and/or pathology research
Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications and prior grant writing experiences
Experience with preclinical research protocols and regulatory compliance
Strong collaborative skills and ability to mentor students and junior researchers
Company
San Diego State University
San Diego State University is a public institution offering diverse educational experiences. It is a sub-organization of California State University.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16MKey Investors
The Conrad Prebys FoundationNational Science FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2025-05-28Grant· $1M
2024-07-03Grant
2023-06-01Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Leslie Levinson
CFO
Amy Weiss
Professor of Journalism
Recent News
2025-11-19
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