POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

New York University Tandon School of Engineering

Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Riedo Lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Associate to work with Elisa Riedo.

New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world.

The ARPA-H Delphi SENTINEL project in the lab of Prof. Elisa Riedo at NYU (New York University) is a multi-institutional, interdisciplinary research consortium composed of academic and industry partners developing an innovative bioelectronics platform for sensing and wearables.

Responsibilities

The potential candidate for this position will be responsible for:

• Contributing to the bioreceptor development for SENTINEL, including the conjugation of aptamers and antibodies to the sensor surfaces.
• Developing and optimizing surface functionalization strategies for the sensing platform.
• Characterizing functionalized surfaces to verify and improve bioreceptor immobilization.
• Evaluating bioreceptor performance and working with the other technical teams to integrate it into the sensor platform.
• Establishing reproducible protocols that can be shared with consortium and industry partners.
• Reporting on progress, risks, and mitigation strategies across the consortium.

Salary range

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $62,500–$75,000 depending on the candidate’s experience and qualification.

Candidates should have a PhD in chemical engineering, biomolecular engineering, or a related field (e.g., bioengineering, chemistry, or materials science). We welcome applicants with recent PhDs and individuals seeking additional postdoctoral training. Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.

Applicants should submit, as one pdf, the following information:

• an up-to-date CV that includes a complete list of publications,
• a research statement that describes their interest and goals and how their research relates to this position,
• copies of up to three relevant scientific papers,
• names and contact information for three references

All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio and to: er124@nyu.edu

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled.

The anticipated expected start date of this position is 12/01/26, with an expected end date of 11/30/27.

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