Postdoctoral Research Associate - College of Engineering - Department of Mechanical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead the engineering and fundamental research underlying a multi-chamber cancer-detection device. The role involves device innovation, robust design, and manufacturable build protocols while advancing the underlying science of device behavior, materials, and fluidic phenomena.

Requirements

• Addressing project milestones in a timely manner.
• Building and nurturing collaborations with other teams in the project.
• Working collaboratively with other trainees in the laboratory.
• Completing all professional assignments in a timely manner, including creating reports and presentations, experimentations, etc.
• Independent day-to-day technical decisions; escalate risk/scope.
• Cleanroom and benchtop labs; possible BSL-2 access.
• Milestone-driven deliverables and data integrity.
• Works under PI with moderate independence; mentor’s trainees.
• Design/fabricate/assemble multi-chamber cartridges and fixtures
• Integrate electrodes and electronics; bring up calibration and QA checks
• Produce SOPs, DfX notes, and transfer documentation
• Collaborate with assay/firmware teams to ensure device supports performance needs
• Supervise graduate or undergraduate students as needed
• Other research, engineering, and development responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
• Tuition benefits
• Ample paid time off and observed holidays
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
• Fitness center access