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The Biomedical Engineering Department of the College of Engineering seeks culturally and professionally diverse candidates to apply for the Postdoctoral Research Associate - Musculoskeletal Mechanobiology position. Since its inception in 1996, the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering has brought innovative, real-world engineering education to Central Virginia. Comprised of five different departments plus the Dean’s office, the College of Engineering enrolls more than 1,700 undergraduate and 250 graduate students in several degree programs supported by approximately 600 full-time, part-time, and student employees. As part of a premier research university known for tenacity, love of the city of Richmond, and commitment to diversity and access, the College of Engineering values the significant and positive impact of our people and ideas in the promotion of regional and global prosperity involving research and life sciences.

Position Responsibilities:

The Puetzer Lab in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated postdoctoral researcher in the broad areas of tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, mechanobiology, biomaterials, and biomechanics. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to develop and expand upon a diversified skill set while making a positive contribution to unraveling the mechanism of mechanotransduction in collagen fiber formation for improved tendon and ligament regeneration.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for conducting and managing a project aimed at understanding how cells regulate hierarchical collagen fiber formation so to regenerate functional tendons and ligaments throughout the body. Using a novel culture system that supports cellular development of hierarchical collagen fibers, the postdoc will explore how ligament fibroblast’s sense and respond to mechanical cues during fiber formation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cell culture and tissue engineering techniques. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in cell-seeded hydrogel culture, confocal or SHG microscopy experience, and standard tissue engineering analysis techniques such as immunostaining, ELISAs, and mechanical analysis. Additional responsibilities will include oversight of graduate and undergraduate student, collaborating with different research groups, and scientific writing. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work in an interdisciplinary team and will be directly mentored by Dr. Jennifer Puetzer. For more information about the Puetzer Lab visit our website (http://www.puetzerlab.com/)

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Biomaterials or an equivalent field with experience in cell culture and tissue engineering techniques.
• Ability to mentor junior team members, and ensure the highest levels of laboratory safety
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to write and maintain research plans and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated publication record
• The College of Engineering supports a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment. The candidate will demonstrate experience that shows their commitment to fostering such an environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in primarily mammalian and human cell harvest and culture
• Experience in 3D cell culture
• Experience in cell and tissue based analysis techniques, such as ELISAs, immunostaining, confocal/SHG microscopy, and mechanical testing

About the College of Engineering:

The College of Engineering’s mission is to create and grow a diverse community of exceptional students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners that strive to create a common future for all where innovative, sustainable, and equitable solutions to global engineering challenges are realized for the benefit of this generation and future generations. Additional information about the department’s programs and faculty may be found at https://egr.vcu.edu/departments/biomedical/ .

FLSA Status: Exempt

ORP Status: Eligible

Salary Range: Up to 56,484

Position Details:

Department: Biomedical Engineering
Employment Type: PD - Post Doc
Restricted Status:
FTE: 1.00
Exemption Status: Exempt

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Mia Staten

Contact Email: [email protected]