Description

Salary: $63,480 - $100,000

Status: Full Time

The Institute for NanoBioTechnology (INBT) and the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University invite applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position in the BioMEMS Laboratory led by Professor Tza-Huei "Jeff" Wang. For more information about the lab, please visit: https://me.jhu.edu/thwang/.

We seek a highly motivated and independent researcher to lead scientific and technology-development efforts focused on microfluidic-based in vitro diagnostic technologies for bloodstream infections as part of an NIH-funded project. The position will also provide opportunities to contribute to broader diagnostic technology development in infectious diseases and cancer.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently lead and collaboratively advance research projects in disease diagnostics, including cancere and infectious deisases.
• Develop, optimize, troubleshoot, and validate nucleic acid for diagnostic applications.
• Contribute to the design, prototyping, fabrication, and testing of microfluidic devices and integrated diagnostic workflows.
• Mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate students.
• Prepare progress reports and present research findings to collaborators, sponsors, and funding agencies.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to competitive grant and contract proposals to federal agencies, including NIH.

The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will be based on factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate - e.g., years in rank, training, field, discipline, other work experience, and other similar factors; geographic location; internal equity; external market conditions; and other factors as reasonably determined by the University.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, mechanical engineering, microbiology, molecular biology, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated research experience in in vitro diagnostics for human and/or animal infectious diseases.
• Experience with molecular diagnostic methods such as PCR, digital PCR, LAMP, RPA, CRISPR-based assays, or related technologies.
• Experience designing, fabricating, and testing microfluidic devices or platforms, including methods such as cleanroom microfabrication, laser cutting, thermoforming, or 3D printing.
• Experience with microscopy-based characterization and assay readout.
• Proficiency in data analysis and computational tools such as MATLAB, Python, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with a record of publishing and presenting research.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior researchers and work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit the following materials:

• A letter of interest describing research experience and career goals.
• A curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three references.

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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Background Checks

After receiving a conditional offer, the successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification. When deciding whether a candidate's conviction history is job-disqualifying, the University considers the nature and gravity of the offense, the time that has passed since the conviction, and the nature of the job being sought.

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine.

Exceptions to the seasonal flu vaccine or COVID-19 vaccine (for SOM) requirement(s) may be provided to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs or medical conditions that preclude them from receiving the vaccine. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional vaccine requirements may apply, depending upon your campus. Please contact the hiring department for more information.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those candidates who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.