Candidates should have completed highly relevant doctoral training in thermal engineering or material science/biomedical engineering-related areas and awarded a Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent prior to starting. Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae to Dr. Vijay Krishna (krishnv2@ccf.org). research. Candidates with strong publication record are preferred. Candidates will be expected to independently design studies, statistically analyze data and write manuscripts and reports Prospective candidates must be creative, self-motivated and capable of working independently. Candidates must be proficient in both spoken and written communication in English.

Principal Investigator: Vijay Krishna, PhD

Lerner Research Institute Department: Biomedical Engineering

Lab Research Topics:

• Thermal engineering for biological systems.
• Phonon engineering,
• Photonic nanomaterials
• Thermal properties of nanomaterials
• For more information about the lab’s research, please contact Dr. Krishna at krishnv2@ccf.org.

Job Responsibilities:

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• Develop and optimize photonic and thermal properties of nanomaterials, is preferred
• Design nanomaterials-based technologies for different healthcare challenges

Education:

• PhD or MD/PhD required
• MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD

Languages:

• English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status

Work Experience:

• Previous experience in a research or academic setting. Graduate student experience meets this requirement.
• Scientific writing experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to distinguish color
• Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment
• Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

Preferred Application Materials:

• CV
• All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Vijay Krishna at krishnv2@ccf.org.

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, Biomedical Engineering