Postdoctoral Fellow - Protein Engineering and Biomaterials
Core
Design and engineer novel recombinant proteins to construct macro-scale biomaterials (hydrogels, elastic networks) and evaluate their mechanical and biological properties.
Role type
Postdoctoral Fellow in protein engineering and biomaterials
Builds
Novel functional proteins and macro-scale biomaterials for research
Domain
Academic research in synthetic biology, polymer chemistry, and biophysics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
recombinant protein design, cloning, FPLC/HPLC protein purification, biomaterials synthesis, hydrogel crosslinking chemistry, polymer characterization, rheology, tensile testing, biophysical assays, scientific writing, conference presentation
Preferred skills
experience in pure chemistry or engineering transitioning to biomaterials
Technologies
E. coli expression hosts, chromatography, rheology equipment, tensile testing machines
Responsibilities
Design and engineer novel recombinant proteins with tailored mechanical or functional properties; Manage high-yield protein expression and multi-step chromatographic purification; Formulate and characterize protein-based biomaterials, hydrogels, or thin films; Evaluate biomaterial mechanics and physical properties using rheology, tensile testing, or biophysical assays; Collaborate with single-molecule biophysicists to correlate macroscopic material traits with single-chain mechanics; Lead the preparation of high-impact manuscripts and present research at national and international conferences
Seniority
Postdoctoral Fellow, independent researcher with mentorship potential