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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Boston, MA (Main Campus)💼 Full-time💰 $60,315–$60,315🗓 2026-02-11 → 2026-10-02

Core

Conduct experimental basic research on diffusiophoresis in microfluidics channels, analyze particle dynamics under solute concentration gradients, and develop new methods for manipulating particles in complex geometries for applications like drug delivery.

Role type

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Experimental Physics/Engineering)

Builds

Experimental microfluidics setups and data analysis for particle manipulation (via careerplan.io/jobs/R132431-1-postdoctoral-research-associate-at-northeastern)

Domain

Biomedical engineering / Microfluidics / Soft matter physics

Required skills

Experimental microfluidics, particle dynamics analysis, complex geometry manipulation, laboratory maintenance, graduate student supervision

Preferred skills

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science

Technologies

Microfluidics channels, experimental apparatus

Responsibilities

Perform experiments on diffusiophoresis, analyze particle dynamics, develop particle manipulation methods, maintain laboratory equipment, supervise graduate and undergraduate students

Seniority

Postdoctoral Researcher