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The School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.
To develop microfluidic-based vascular platforms for atherosclerosis, immunology and extracellular vesicles research. Responsibilities include but not limited to microfluidics engineering, cell culture, processing biofluid (e.g. blood) samples and data analysis/reporting, grant writing, supervision of PhD students etc.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work on a project to develop novel microfluidics and organ-on-chip platforms
- Perform research related to diabetes, atherosclerosis and peripheral arterial diseases
- Perform in vitro drug testing using microfluidics and in-vitro assays
- Fabrication and validation of microfluidic devices using cell lines, blood and clinical samples.
Job Requirements:
- Interested candidate should possess a PhD degree qualification in biomedical engineering, vascular biology or a relevant biological discipline. We seek a motivated individual who can work well independently as well as with a team. He/she is preferred to have:
- Experiences in organ-on-chip and/or vascular biology research
- Experiences in basic cell and molecular biology techniques (mammalian cell culture, PCR, RT-PCR and ELISA), microscopy and flow cytometry
- Experiences in immunology or extracellular vesicles is an advantage
- Strong publication track record
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
