Post Doctoral Research Associate

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Title: Post Doctoral Research Associate
Reports To:Chair
Position Summary:
The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher position to conduct fundamental studies on Mechanobiology and Biomechanics: Additive Manufacturing for biophysics and implants, Thermoformed implants with integrated electronics, Custom Microelectrodes for Multichannel Electrophysiology and Force/Torque Measurement in Small Animals. This position has an initial term of one year, renewable for up to three years total, contingent upon satisfactory performance.
Essential Functions:
This position is centered on experimental research investigating Mechanobiology and Biomechanics. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a faculty mentor.
Key responsibilities include:
Experimental Design and Execution: Independently design, set up, and execute experiments
Advanced Data Acquisition: Perform a variety of laboratory measurements
Material and Reaction Analysis: Conduct post-mortem analysis of materials using techniques.
Data Processing and Reporting: Perform rigorous data analysis, synthesize results, prepare technical reports and generate manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.
Mentorship and Collaboration: Work closely with a Ph.D. student on all aspects of the research project.
Presentation: Prepare and deliver professional presentations at national and international conferences.
Prerequisite Qualifications:
A recently awarded Ph.D. in a relevant field, such as Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry.
Demonstrated experience in designing and conducting laboratory experiments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven record of scholarly publication.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with advanced material characterization techniques, specifically Electron Microscopy (SEM/TEM) and Thermal Analysis (TGA/DSC).
Prior experience with high-speed video or other high-temporal resolution imaging techniques.
Familiarity with the handling and study of energetic or reactive materials.
Experience mentoring or supervising graduate or undergraduate researchers.
At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
Union:United Council of Academic @ NJIT (UCAN GSRE)
Range:Post Docs
Compensation:$63,480.00
NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items. To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.
FLSA:Exempt
Time Type:Full time
Pay Rate:Salary
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