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West Virginia University
Postdoctoral Fellow - Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
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What they do
A Biomedical Engineer designs solutions to problems in medicine and biology to improve patient care. Combines engineering with medical and biological knowledge. May develop medical products designed to replace biological functions, such as prosthetic limbs or artificial hearts, or design equipment such as X-rays and surgical tools.
$96,214 / year median in West Virginia
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Description The Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE) in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University (WVU) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the general area of Membrane Separations. This position supports research initiatives related to membrane design, manufacturing and testing. The candidate is expected to work on an industry-funded project in a fast-paced environment, where regular (biweekly/monthly) reporting to the project sponsor, may be required. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: conducting research on membrane separations; mentoring graduate and/or undergraduate students; liaison with other researchers from academia and industry on all aspects related to this work and write proposals to seek funding; attending research conferences and reading of scientific literature to keep abreast of technological advances and latest research findings; searching scientific literature to select and adapt methods or procedures that are most appropriate for specific research goals; presenting results to colleagues and sponsors at professional/technical conferences; and/or, for publication in scientific journals, as directed. West Virginia University is the State's comprehensive Land Grant University with an enrollment of about 29,000 students and a R1 Carnegie Classification. Morgantown and its vicinity have a diverse population of about 62,000 residents and is ranked highly among the most livable small cities in the country. The community lies within a high technology corridor that also includes several federal research facilities, as well as industries active in shale gas operations. The city is readily accessible and within driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. For more information on WVU and Morgantown, see https://www.wvu.