Post-Doctoral Associate

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Post-Doctoral Associate Department FASC - Chemistry Salary Open Posting Summary Prof. Youwen Zhang's lab at Rutgers University-Camden is currently seeking talented scientists and engineers to join the group immediately to develop precise nanostructure and nanomaterial for liquid biopsy and drug delivery.Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related areas, and have a strong background in Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Electrophysiology, Biosensor, or Bioengineering. and other related fields are encouraged to apply. Candidates should be capable of working independently or with others and preferably have a strong record of publication. In addition to the research projects, other duties of the position include: helping in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; verbal communication with the principal investigator, research group, and collaborators; and presenting research at scientific meetings.Desirable research experience: Biosensing Nanopore sequencing Single pore ion transport measurement Protein Expression Exosome or Extracellular VesiclesFor application of the position, please send a cover letter with a CV and names of three references to youwen.zhang@rutgers.edu. In your cover letter please briefly describe your scientific interests and credentials. Position Status Posting Number 24FA0222 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience A Ph.D in Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering or other related field. Desirable research experience on Biosensing, Nanotechnology and Exosome is needed. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Ranked #49 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. 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