Postdoctoral Research Associate

Responsibilities

• Perform independent research on microfabricated biomedical sensors and readout circuitry
• Design sensors, microfabrication processes, backend readout circuitry, and system-level packaging
• Integrate sensors with microfluidic sample delivery systems and apply surface chemistry
• Conduct benchtop testing to benchmark system performance
• Maintain laboratory equipment and document research accomplishments for peer-reviewed journals
• Report progress to project advisors, research collaborators, and funding sponsors

Requirements

• PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with nano/microfabrication processes
• Experience designing and testing in vitro or implantable sensors
• Proficiency in printed circuit board (PCB) prototyping
• Ability to perform data analysis using MATLAB or Python
• Experience working with microcontrollers

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with potentiostat systems
• Background in neural engineering
• Experience designing, packaging, and testing neural implants
• Expertise in designing instrumentation for electrical stimulation of cells

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
• Tuition benefits and ample paid time off
• Access to fitness center and Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• Professional development through mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration

About the Company

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university at the forefront of technological innovation. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment where researchers collaborate on high-impact problems to invent the future.