Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biophysics, Photonics, and Synthetic Biology National

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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biophysics, Photonics, and Synthetic Biology at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory and the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering

Tallahassee, FL

Temporary

Postdoctoral Fellows are sought to join the Nanobio Materials and Robotics (NMR) group at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL) and the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. The individual will work on a series of projects related to microbial locomotion and the development of stimuli-responsive soft matter.

Applicants interested in Biophysics, Photonics, Synthetic Biology, low Reynolds number physics, and Advanced Microscopy are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include training undergraduate and graduate students in experimental synthetic biology and diagnostic techniques, as well as the development and characterization of living materials and active biocolloids. The position offers a wide range of professional development opportunities through the NHMFL, Florida A&M University (FAMU), and Florida State University (FSU), including participation in exciting government funded frontier science and engineering, mentoring experience, and the potential for initiating new independent research.

The ideal applicants will have experience with one or more of the following: biophysical techniques, microbiology, synthetic biology, robotics, advanced image processing, machine learning, and magnetic/laser tweezers. Strong experimental skills are required, along with programming experience (e.g. MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW).

• PhD in Biophysics, Photonics, Engineering, or any other relevant discipline.
• Experience with active soft matter, synthetic biology, and/or micro/cell biology.
• A track record of quality publications with excellent writing skills is essential.
• Experience with magnetic tweezers, laser tweezers, and/or acoustic tweezers.
• Experience with Nano Fabrication techniques, such as 2 Photon Nanolithography.
• Advanced knowledge in spectroscopy, image processing and optical microscopy.
• Interdisciplinary knowledge and skills bridging engineering to soft matter science.
• Team player with outstanding leadership, communication, and presentation skills.

The Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE) has a dynamic group of faculty members actively involved in research encompassing various areas of biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, and materials science and engineering. Successful candidates will have many opportunities to interact and collaborate with the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, FSU College of Medicine, college of engineering’s new Department of Materials Science and Engineering, FSU Institute of Molecular Biophysics, FSU Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship, FSU Departments of Scientific Computing, and Chemistry and Biochemistry as well as the FAMU Departments of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry and Physics.

Details can be found at the Department web page.

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is the nexus of two major public universities, each with a distinct mission but focused on world-class engineering education and research. Created by the Florida Legislature in 1982, the joint institution is the college of engineering for both Florida A&M and Florida State universities. This unique combination of focus, resources and mission from our parent universities has created on our campus a truly innovative atmosphere that leverages the benefits of the traditional HBCU model with the innovations of an R-1 public research university.

Evaluation of applications will begin immediately, with start dates as early as May 2025. The position is for an initial period of one year, with a possible extension to a second and third year. Any questions about the position should be directed to Prof. Jamel Ali: jaliu.fsu.edu.

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