Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA

Job description

Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Department: Engineering Employment Type: Onsite | Temporary | Full-Time (35 hours per week) FTE Range: $67,000 - $76,962, based on experience. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to lead projects in drug delivery and plant-based scaffolds for tissue engineering. Our lab is interested in (1) developing stimuli-responsive drug carriers for cancer and tissue engineering applications and (2) engineering the degradation of plant-based scaffolds for hard tissue engineering, as humans lack the enzymes to break down lignocellulosic plant structures during tissue regeneration. For this research, we utilize drug delivery, plant decellularization, tissue engineering, medical imaging (ultrasound and micro-CT), and AI/machine learning approaches. The successful candidate will lead project design, coordination, and experimental execution, providing leadership in project direction. There will be opportunities to work closely with and mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers. The Fellow will also have career development opportunities, including support for conference travel, grant writing, and mentorship from multidisciplinary faculty involved in the projects. Key Responsibilities: Planning, designing, and conducting experiments Analyzing and interpreting data in the context of project goals Maintaining reproducible, well-documented experimental protocols and analysis pipelines Collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams Contributing to manuscript preparation, conference presentations, proposal development, and publication of high-quality research papers Managing inventory for reagents and consumables Mentoring undergraduate, graduate, and other research assistants This is a full-time, one-year appointment, renewable for additional years based on performance and funding availability. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible but will remain flexible on the specific start date for the right candidate. To apply for this position, please submit the following: a cover letter outlining research interests and fit for the position, a CV, and the names and contact information for three referees (contacted only for shortlisted candidates). For additional information, please contact Dr. Ali Salifu (ali.salifu@bc.edu).