Duke University, Biomedical Engineering

137 28008
Position ID:
Duke-BME-DUKECHIL [#28008]
Position Title: 
Research Scientist
Position Type:
Other
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Engineering / Biomedical
Appl Deadline:
none (posted 2024/08/07)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

Biomedical Engineering Research Scientist

The Chilkoti Laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Research Scientist to join the diagnostics/biointerface science team. Our laboratory integrates techniques from surface chemistry, inkjet printing, 3D printing, nanofabrication, biomedical optics, and molecular biology to create innovative point-of-care diagnostic technologies, particularly for resource-limited settings (see our recent publication: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7737629/). The candidate will focus on developing a point-of-care immunoassay integrated with plasmonic nanostructures for enhanced assay sensitivity.

As a member of this research group, you will be expected to:

A PhD degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related field is required. We will prioritize applicants who also have the following:

Interested applicants should submit a CV that also includes at least 2 references with contact information.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Expected Start Date: October 2024


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Reference letter (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
http://www.bme.duke.edu
email address
 
http://www.bme.duke.edu