Postdoctoral Associate

Postdoctoral Associate

• Job Number: 26200
• Functional Area: Research - Engineering
• Department: Mechanical Engineering
• School Area: Engineering
• Pay Range Minimum: $73,308
• Pay Range Maximum: $90,000
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Employment Category: Exempt
• Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
• Schedule:
• Pay Grade: No Grade

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Posting Description

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Mechanical and Biological Engineering - Del Vecchio Lab, will conduct cutting-edge research in mammalian synthetic biology, with focus on chromatin regulation. The goal of the project is to understand the molecular principles governing epigenetic memory and to use this knowledge to program user-defined cellular memories for cell engineering applications. Will be responsible for Research Execution: Design and execute experiments, analyze experimental data, and collaborate with a theory student on model development and hypothesis refinement; Publications & Dissemination: Lead and contribute to peer-reviewed journal publications and present research findings at national and international scientific conferences; Grant & Proposal Writing: Contribute data, figures, and text to grant applications and progress reports; Lab Management: Help maintain safe laboratory operations, compliance protocols, and equipment standards.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Molecular and Cellular Biology or a closely related discipline by the start date; demonstrated track record of research productivity evidenced by peer-reviewed publications; technical expertise in cloning and mammalian cell culturing; and strong written and verbal communication skills. PREFERRED: Expertise with cell line creation, chromatin regulation, and cellular differentiation protocols.

This is a one-year term appointment, eligible for renewal based on mutual agreement and available funding.10/30/2026