[labnetwork] Job Posting, postdoc position in microfluidic design and operation

[Nicholas Butzin]

A postdoctoral scholar position is available at South Dakota State
University (SDSU) in Dr. Nicholas C. Butzin and Dr. ZhengRong (Jimmy) Gu
labs. The ideal start date is July 1, 2021, but later dates may be
considered.



*JOB Duties:*

The postdoctoral scholar will develop new microfluidic biosensor for
characterization of bacterial biofilms. Specifically, the post-doc scholar
is expected to use nanoparticle and polymer 3D printing to create
mechanically and electrically robust 3D microfluidic devices for microbial
detection and sensing. Research tasks include but are not limited to: 1)
Microfluidic device fabrication and characterization, 2)
Microfluidics-based analyses including microbial responsiveness to
environmental stress, and interactions between hosts and microbes and
surfaces of agricultural significance; 3) Microfluidics platforms for high
throughput profiling (e.g. sequencing) of diverse cell types including
microbes.




*QUALIFICATIONS *Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Biological
Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, and/or a related
field. A background in biosensing of microbes and other biomolecules, 3D
printing, microfabrication, microfluidic device engineering, and knowledge
of structure-property relations of materials is necessary. Experience with
fluorescent detection, electrochemical analysis, and sensor circuit design
is a significant plus. Familiarity with material-biomolecule interface
(such as conjugation of biomolecules), high-resolution 3D printer,
knowledge of the chemistry of 3D printing ink preparation, and microfluidic
device designation and fabrication is a plus. Familiarity with
characterization tools such as SEM and TEM is highly desirable. Candidates
who have very strong records of scholarship supported by publications are
highly desirable. Experience working with diverse student populations and
first-generation students is highly desirable.



*Dr. Butzin and Dr. Gu Lab Information*

Butzin: https://sites.google.com/site/nicholascbutzin/

Gu: https://www.sdstate.edu/directory/zhengrong-gu



Candidates should email their CV to Dr. Butzin at nicholas.butzin at gmail.com
with the subject heading: “postdoc microfluidics 2021”.
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