Human Resources

Summary

The Research Scientist will conduct and lead federally funded research in cell mechanobiology and immune cell function within the Han Mechanobiology Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University. Primary responsibilities include designing and executing experiments in NK cell mechanobiology, endothelial cell mechanotransduction under fluid shear stress, and mast cell mechanosensing; analyzing data using computational tools; and contributing to manuscript preparation and grant reporting. This is a soft-funded, fixed-term position.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

Designing and executing experiments in NK cell mechanobiology, endothelial cell mechanotransduction under fluid shear stress, and mast cell mechanosensing; analyzing data using computational tools; and contributing to manuscript preparation and grant reporting.

• Traction Force Microscopy
• Flow Chamber
• NK Cell Assays
• Image analysis
• Paper writing
• Student mentoring

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, or a closely related field.

Required Experience

• Minimum one year of hands-on research laboratory experience. Including mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, and fluorescence microscopy.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related field.
• Research experience in a mechanobiology, cell biophysics, or immunology laboratory.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Proficiency in mammalian cell culture techniques.
• Experience with fluorescence microscopy and quantitative image analysis.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple experimental workstreams simultaneously, and troubleshoot experimental problems.
• Strong written and verbal scientific communication skills.
• Attention to detail and precision in experimental execution.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Experience with traction force microscopy (TFM) and/or hydrogel or silicone substrate fabrication.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or FIJI for quantitative image analysis.
• Experience with immune cell functional assays and molecular biological skills.
• Experience operating microfluidic or fluid shear stress systems.
• Knowledge of mechanobiology, cell adhesion dynamics, or immune cell biology.

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:
Employee Safety Overview
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not
considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and
the results received and assessed.

Completion of all required Michigan Tech laboratory safety training modules, including laboratory safety orientation, bloodborne pathogen training, and chemical hygiene. Compliance with all applicable university, NIH, and IACUC research regulations as applicable.

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

9 months

Shift

-

Pay Rate/Salary

The minimum salary for this position is $50,000. The final salary will depend on experience and qualifications.

Title of Position Supervisor

Associate Professor

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding

Additional Information

This position is contingent upon the continued availability of external funding.