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University of New Hampshire · 1 month ago

Bioengineer Postdoctoral Research Associate

positionUniversity of New Hampshire – Main Campus
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$60K/yr - $60K/yr

The University of New Hampshire is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Li Lab in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering. The role involves leading projects focused on developing biofunctional hydrogels and investigating cell-matrix interactions for vascular research.

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Responsibilities

Design, synthesize, and characterize polymeric or hybrid biomaterials for vascular tissue models
Conduct cell culture studies (endothelial cells, fibroblasts, pericytes, etc.) to evaluate angiogenic behavior
Develop and analyze 3D vascularized tissue models and disease-on-chip systems
Employ imaging, mechanical testing, and molecular assays to assess vascular function and matrix remodeling
Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers and contribute to proposal writing and publications

Qualification

Hydrogel biomaterialsCell cultureMicroscopyAngiogenesisMechanobiologyMicrofluidicsPolymer synthesisSoft materials mechanicsCommunication skills

Required

Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
Strong background in hydrogel biomaterials, cell culture, and microscopy
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and demonstrated productivity in peer-reviewed publications

Preferred

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable
Angiogenesis or vascular biology
Mechanobiology or microfluidics
Cell biology and stem cell differentiation
Polymer synthesis and characterization
Soft materials mechanics

Company

University of New Hampshire

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The University of New Hampshire is the state’s public research university, providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate programs and graduate programs of distinction.
dateFounded in 1866
location
Durham, New Hampshire, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://innovation.unh.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.12M
Key Investors
U.S. Small Business Administration
2024-01-02Grant
2022-11-04Grant
2021-08-23Grant

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