Postdoctoral Position in Biomedical Engineering with a Focus on Acoustofluidic Microsystems

Postdoctoral Position in Biomedical Engineering with a Focus on Acoustofluidic Microsystems

Uppsala University

Uppsala, Sweden

Duties

The tasks within this interdisciplinary research project include conducting high-quality research in all stages of the project, from the design and fabrication of microfluidic systems with integrated acoustics to the evaluation and publication of the scientific results. You are expected to be responsible for the fabrication, characterisation and optimisation of acoustofluidic systems using acoustic holography to assemble endothelial cells to form vascular structures. Important aspects will include evaluation of structural resolution and effect of media viscosity. Moreover, together with other group members, you are expected to use optical microscopy to evaluate how design considerations affect orientation, assembly and growth of the endothelial cells.

In addition to research, some participation in the supervision of doctoral students, master's students and project students, as well as communication of research results through scientific articles in well-established scientific journals and presentations at international conferences, are also included as important aspects of the employment. Some participation in teaching may also be included. You are also expected to contribute to applications for external research funding.

Requirements

To qualify for a postdoctoral position, you must have a doctoral degree or a foreign degree considered equivalent to a PhD degree. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier and be due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labor unions, etc.

This position requires a doctoral degree in biomedical engineering, engineering physics, nanotechnology, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science or an equivalent degree in a related field where a larger part of your doctoral project was focused on acoustofluidics.

We require documented knowledge and experience in:

• Acoustics and wave physics;
• Fabrication and use of microfluidic systems with particular expertise in UV lithography, preparation of PDMS devices and polymer 3D printing;
• Experience in building experimental platforms for acoustofluidic systems.

We require very good oral and written skills in English, as well as very good skills in writing scientific publications.

Additional qualifications

It is advantageous to have documented knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• FEM-modelling of microfluidic systems;
• Culture and characterisation of mammalian cells, specifically endothelial cells;
• Analytical techniques (e.g. optical microscopy, flow cytometry, qPCR).

We attach great importance to your personal qualities and you must be self-motivated and proactive, have the ability to independently plan and run projects as well as possess excellent analytical ability and skill with practical handling of experimental equipment.

You must also be pedagogical, structured and able to work effectively both individually and in groups, as well as be able to collaborate and communicate with people in different subject areas easily.

Special emphasis will be placed on your documented experience of publishing scientific works in high-quality journals and giving presentations at scientific meetings.