Postdoctoral position in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on acoustofluidic microsystems

at the Division of Biomedical Engineering Department of Materials Science and Engineering Uppsala University

Full-time temporary position for two years starting as soon as possible or as agreed upon

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About the division

The Division of Biomedical Engineeringis part of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Ångström Laboratory. We perform research within the development and evaluation of new materials in interaction with biological systems to understand the underlying principles. For usit is equally important to study the impact of materials on biological processes as well as the impact of biological processes on materials. Ourambition is to foster a dynamic teaching and research environment that is internationally recognised for its excellence in connecting basic research with clinical applications.

The position is located at the Division of Biomedical Engineering in the interdisciplinary research group EMBLA which is led by Professor Maria Tenje. The group conducts successful and internationally-recognized research in organs-on-chip and droplet-based microfluidics in collaboration with research teams at several different Swedish and overseas universities. Research funding has been obtained through several prestigious grants including from the Knut och Alice Wallenberg Foundation and European Research Council (ERC).

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Information on salary is given upon an initial interview.

Project description

Organs-on-chip is a growing field of research with the ambition to eventually replace traditional animal experiments. A special focus in our research group is to develop microfluidic systems with integrated acoustics so-called acoustofluidic systems to manipulate and study cells in 3D environments reminiscent of human tissue. We are now recruiting a postdoctoral researcher who is driven by scientific curiosity and a desire to develop the acoustofluidic technology to build competence within the lab on acoustic holography.

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 masters 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.

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