Postdoctoral Fellowship in Engineered Bioartificial Organs

Overview

Dr. Roy leads a multidisciplinary group of academic and industry researchers who are applying MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) and tissue engineering strategies to create an implantable, self-regulating, bioartificial device that will filter uremic toxins from blood, and reabsorb electrolytes and water from ultrafiltrate.

Requirements

The successful candidate should have a PhD degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a closely related field in biomedical sciences, and prior hands-on expertise with microfluidics development and testing, as well as proficiency with mechanical design software and prototyping. Hands-on skills with experimental setups and the ability to communicate well, both verbal and written, with collaborators at different institutions are essential. Prior experience with machining tools, device fabrication, and biocompatible packaging is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

The Biomedical Microdevices Laboratory (BML), led by Dr. Shuvo Roy, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to work on the development of an implantable artificial kidney for the treatment of end stage renal disease.

Application

Please send a CV/resume, brief statement describing research interests and experience, and email contact information for three (3) references to shuvo.roy@ucsf.edu by July 1, 2010.