Post Doctoral Scholar

College of Engineering and Computer Science:

The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science is among the nation's largest producers of engineering and technology workforce talent, and we are the No. 1 provider of graduates to the defense and aerospace industries. We have more than 40 degree and certificate programs within the college and are continuing to grow. Our students, faculty, and alumni address society's greatest challenges and aspirations in aerospace, computing, energy, the environment, healthcare, transportation, and more. Our education and research efforts are supported by a strong neighboring industry presence such as L3Harris Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Duke Energy, Siemens, Walt Disney World, and NASA, to name a few.

The Opportunity:
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is seeking a Post Doctoral Scholar. This scholar will work on a project that intersects the interdisciplinary fields of nanomedicine and oncology with a focus on how nanomaterials can be engineered for drug delivery of clinically relevant small molecules for DNA damage and immune response activation. As a member of the research team, the scholar will actively pursue research under the supervision of the principal investigator while developing expertise for independent work and promote innovation of ideas. The lab is seeking a talented and motivated scholar who will contribute to the goal of translational research and discovery.

The scholar in this role will be responsible for:

• The formulation and characterization of biodegradable implants and nanoparticles (thin-film hydration, HPLC, SEM/TEM, DLS/zeta, etc).
• Conducting cell-based and molecular biology research aimed at understanding the biological response of nanomaterials and tumor/immune cells (western blot, MTS, PCR, confocal microscopy, etc).
• Conducting in vivo studies to understand the impact of nanoformulated drug delivery platforms on survival, toxicity, biodistribution, immune infiltration (flow cytometry), immunohistochemistry, etc.
• Preparing and publishing high-impact scientific manuscripts with opportunities to participate in proposal development and present work at national conferences.
• Developing expertise in desired lab skills/informatics/physics/clinical research.
• Developing proficiency in necessary research tools and equipment.
• Supervising and training of graduate (Ph.D. & M.S.) and undergraduate (B.S.) students.
• Building on existing clinical collaborations with domestic and international hospitals and research institutes.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. degree in Materials Science and Engineering, or other related fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong attention to details, as well as training in research methodology and quantitative data analysis.
• Experience in writing proposals and project management experience.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with multiple senior researchers from different fields.
• Ability to undertake a full-time research or scholarship and work under the supervision of a senior scholar.
• Research experience in nanomaterials and nanoparticle formulations, characterization and imaging, and cell and animal studies, for medical applications.
• Must have demonstrated ability to interact with and train graduate (Ph.D. and M.S.) and undergraduate (B.S.) students.

Additional Application Materials Required:

• Resume with cover letter
• Three Professional Reference Contacts

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Are Benefits Important to You?

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state's benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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