Post-Doctoral Research Associate, (Non Tenure Track, F1019A)

Old Dominion University

Universities and Colleges

Norfolk, VA - USA

Senior Specialist / Project Manager

Experteer Overview

In this role you join the Center for Bioelectronics to advance biosensor and bioelectronics research, integrating organic materials for implantable and wearable platforms. You will design and execute molecular biology workflows and mentor students, contributing to tissue engineering and biomaterial evaluation. Your work will span 2D/3D cell culture, cell-based assays, and multi-omics readouts, supporting multidisciplinary collaborations. This position offers a chance to shape translational bioscience projects and grow as a research leader in a collaborative lab.

Responsibilities

Design, document, and implement molecular biology techniques for tissue engineering, smart biomaterials, and cell-based assays (e.g., Western blot, qPCR, ELISA, flow cytometry)
Evaluate aging and compatibility of novel materials for implantable and wearable applications in cross-disciplinary collaboration
Mentor technicians and students, supporting hands-on training and project development
Contribute to biosensor and bioelectronics development and organic materials integration
Collaborate with researchers across biology, engineering, chemistry, and materials science on multiple projects with defined milestones

Key requirements

PhD in listed fields
Deep technical skills in molecular biology and biochemistry
Strong publication record and conference presentations
Ability to manage multiple projects with deliverables and timelines
Effective communication in a multidisciplinary team
Background in molecular biology and biochemistry principles
Experience with 2D and 3D cell culture techniques
Understanding of nanomaterials and soft materials
Experience with biosafety level-2 (BSL-2) techniques and real-time imaging

strong written and oral communication mentoring team collaboration molecular biology and biochemistry techniques Western blotting qPCR

Description

In this role you join the Center for Bioelectronics to advance biosensor and bioelectronics research, integrating organic materials for impl…

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