<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">A postdoctoral scholar position is available at
South Dakota State University (SDstate; 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.</span></div>
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<p class="gmail-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b>JOB Duties:</b></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">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.</p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b>QUALIFICATIONS<br>
</b>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. </p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b>Dr. Butzin and Dr. Gu Lab Information</b></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Butzin: <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/nicholascbutzin/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://sites.google.com/site/nicholascbutzin/</a></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Gu: <a href="https://www.sdstate.edu/directory/zhengrong-gu" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://www.sdstate.edu/directory/zhengrong-gu</a></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Candidates should email their CV to Dr. Butzin at <a href="mailto:nicholas.butzin@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">nicholas.butzin@gmail.com</a> with the
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