Postdoctoral Research Associate - Chemical Engineering (Multiple Positions)

General Summary of Position:

The successful applicant will work on a project investigating the digital twin system developments of Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) and Human Embryonic Kidney (HEK) cells for productivity and biomanufacturing. The position will be a core staff of federally (and/or) industrially funded projects. The research will apply multi-scale modeling approach and system/synthetic biology to investigate corresponding metabolic pathways and metabolites of industrially relevant cell lines.

For the second position, the successful applicant will work on a project investigating the digital twin system development of lyophilization process and RNA production. The position will be a core staff of federally (and/or) industrially funded projects. The research will apply mechanistic modeling and physical system to investigate corresponding lyophilization and/or RNA production process. The system to be developed includes AI/ML driven Lyo or RNA production processes.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• PhD in Chemical, Biochemical, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or related discipline.
• The ideal candidate will have a background in CHO/HEK cell culture processes, free-drying (or RNA production), mechanistic modeling, data-interface, multivariate statistics, AI/ML and at least 2 years of work experiences in these areas are required.
• Should be comfortable working in a team of both academic and industry scientists.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential qualifications.

Additional Considerations:

• Prior grant writing experience desirable.
• Experience in development of biotherapeutics, bioinformatics, Transcriptomics, Multivariate Statistics, HPLC.
• Industry experience in biomanufacturing.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Only current UML Employees within the Grants & Contracts (MTA/GRACE) bargaining unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

This position is full-time, benefited and in the Grants & Contracts union. Grade is PD which has a formal range of $50,000-$76,000. Anticipate salary in range of $60,000-$65,000.

This position is contingent upon funding. The initial appointment will be for ONE year with a possibility of renewal based on productivity, performance and the availability of funding.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

Please include a resume, cover letter and research statement with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.