Post-Doc in biochemistry, bioengineering and chemistry

Highlights:
1. Two postdoctoral positions are available in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University, Los Angeles.

2. The positions will start as early as August 2009, and will be based in Los Angeles.

3. The selected candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in biochemistry, biomedical engineering or chemistry with some expertise in biochemical protocols (and specifically, for position one, some background in PCR), nanofabrication, microfluidics and/or instrumentation design.

4. The first position will focus on developing PCR on a novel chip-based platform in collaboration with Parallel Synthesis Technologies, Inc. a California-based company.

5. The second position will focus on the development and use of new materials for microfluidic applications including surface plasmon resonance and binding-assay applications.

6. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, and presentations and publication of scientific results in peer-reviewed journals are expected. The candidate must have the ability to work in a team and interact effectively with a broad range of colleagues.

7. Demonstrated ability to communicate in English to an international scientific audience is essential.

8. Creativity in research is highly valued. Please send your cover letter and CV (including publication list, prior research experience and contact information of three references) as a single pdf file to fgomez2@calstatela.edu. The search will continue until the position is filled.