Research Fellow, Biomedical Engineering

The Hall Lab in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Wake Forest School of Medicine is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support its work in translational nanotechnology. The laboratory is engaged in a NIH-supported study that seeks to apply a selective solid-state nanopore assay to the analysis of nucleic acid biomarkers of disease. This includes (1) quantification of plasma microRNA associated with lung cancer and (2) assessment of modifications in cellular DNA in response to oxidative stress. A postdoctoral fellow is needed to join the team and help push these goals forward. Candidates should have experience with experimental design and laboratory techniques and should have expertise in solid-state nanopores, molecular biology, or a related field. The successful candidate must be organized, detailed-oriented, and have good written and oral communication skills. In addition to experimental responsibilities, this position will also entail manuscript/grant preparation, scientific presentation in various venues, and student oversight.

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

• Related prior experience with nanopore technology or nanotechnology in general.
• Good grant writing & scientific writing skills.
• Track record of relevant publications.
• Doctoral degree (PhD) in a discipline such as biomedical engineering, molecular biology, physics, or similar.
• Prior experience and/or exposure molecular biology techniques highly recommended.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with common computer programs such as Microsoft Office. Willingness to learn specialized software used in the laboratories is essential.
• Experience with cell culture helpful but not required.