Norfolk State University’s Department of Engineering is seeking a candidate for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar position to conduct research in the area of biophotonics. The focus of this research is on designing microfluidic devices to enable on-chip laser tweezers and traps and conducting surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) for identifying breast cancer cells. Successful candidate is expected to develop and demonstrate new approaches of system integration to improve accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and automation of the optofluidic sensing platform and publish the findings in reputed journals and conference proceedings. The successful candidate will work in Computational Cardiac Engineering Lab at Norfolk State University in Norfolk Virginia, and will be expected to collaborate across disciplines to ensure successful completion of research tasks.
Primary Responsibilities
Design a working SERS system for analyzing live biological cells. Conduct SERS-based experiments with various cell lines and analyze experimental data.Design and fabricate novel SERS substrates to amplify the Raman signals.Setup a dual-beam optical tweezer system for non-contact cell trapping and stretching.Perform Multiphysics modeling to configure the experimental setup and perform theoretical investigations.Develop, implement, and demonstrate new approaches to improve accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and automation of the optofluidic sensing system.Mentor graduate and undergraduate students; contribute in other ongoing research projects in the group.
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Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in engineering or physical sciences in optics/photonics, biosensing, bioelectrics or related fields.Demonstrated expertise in Raman spectroscopy/SERS imaging, microfluidics and micro/nano-fabrication.Prior experience of micro/nano fabrication in cleanroom and handling of cleanroom equipment.Ability to quickly learn, analyze, and implement innovative blosensing applications/systems.Creativity and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
1. As delineated above.
Special Requirements
Candidates may show interest by submitting via online, the following:
1. A letter of interest
2. A current Curriculum Vitae/resume, including publication list (via resume)
3. Complete Commonwealth of Virginia State Application
4. Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted, however, official transcripts are required of finalist) (via transcripts)
5. Three letters of reference.
Special Instructions to Applicants
ON-LINE APPLICATION ONLY WILL BE ACCEPTED
1. Candidates MUST show interest by submitting, in its entirety online, an application and all required application material.
2. Applicants are solely responsible for ensuring application and material thoroughly reflects their knowledge, skills, and abilities, as it relates to the advertised qualifications.
3. A complete application, including all previous employment, and education, for full consideration, *MUST be received online by 11:59PM of the “Job Close Date.”
4. Applicants who list “see resume” or “see Curriculum Vitae” in lieu of completing the application WILL NOT be considered.
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6. NSU utilizes form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.
7. Questions about this position may be directed to:
Dr. Makarand Deo, Associate Professor
Department of Engineering
700 Park Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 823-8301
[email protected]
Name Office of Human Resources
Phone 757-823-8160
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