Job Description

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

Job Overview

The Department of Biomedical Engineering invites applications from qualified candidates to fill one postdoctoral research position in Dr. Esfandiari’s Laboratory. The position is full-time for a period of one year, but may be extended to two years pending continued research funding and upon annual performance evaluation.

Dr. Esfandiari welcomes applications from exceptional postdoctoral candidates interested in pursuing interdisciplinary research in the following areas:

• Investigating the role of Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) in Tissue Regeneration and particularly in Nerve Regeneration.
• Utilizing the Lab on a Chip and Microfluidic devices for EVs purification and characterization.
• Utilizing biocompatible materials including conductive and piezoelectric biomaterials for stimulating the cells in a biomimetic microenvironment.

Essential Functions

• The postdoctoral fellow will be joining a collaborative team including the Principal Investigator, scientists and faculty at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and UC College of Medicine.
• The postdoctoral fellow will work on design and development of new protocols, data analysis, prepare manuscripts and grant proposals, and mentor graduate and undergraduate research assistants.
• The position provides mentoring for postdoctoral scholars for advancing to an independent investigator.

Minimum Requirements

Ph.D. or MD degree in biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, material science, or a related engineering or science discipline.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience on working with extracellular vesicles.
• The position requires a highly motivated and independent researcher with background on biomedical sciences.
• The candidate also needs to have knowledge on cell and molecular biology and have the ability to work collaboratively with other team members.

Application Process

Applicants must supply current CV or Biosketch and cover letter. CV/Resume should include information for 3 references (including the PhD advisor) who can provide recommendation letters.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

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The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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