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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Bioengineering and Medical Devices

The Dong Laboratory at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position supported by a newly funded NIH grant. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and preclinical translation of next-generation implantable medical devices and medical robotic systems for minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment.

Research Areas

• Bioengineering
• Implantable medical devices
• Medical robotics
• Soft robotics
• Wireless sensing and actuation
• Translational biomedical engineering

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and characterize innovative medical devices
• Perform bench-top testing and device validation
• Conduct small-animal and large-animal preclinical studies in collaboration with clinicians and veterinary staff
• Analyze experimental data and prepare manuscripts for high-impact journals
• Assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students

Qualifications
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Robotics, or a closely related field. Experience in medical device development, preclinical animal studies, medical robotics, soft robotics, device prototyping, or translational biomedical research is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• NIH funded research with opportunities to develop clinically impactful technologies
• Close collaboration with surgeons and physician-scientists at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Medical Center
• Access to state-of-the-art engineering, imaging, fabrication, and animal research facilities
• An interdisciplinary, collaborative research environment with outstanding opportunities for publication and career development

Applicants should submit the materials below in a single PDF to Dr. Xiaoguang Dong (xiaoguang.dong@vanderbilt.edu) with the subject line "Postdoctoral Application" :

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• A one-page statement of research interests and career goals
• Three representative publications authored or co-authored by the applicant
• Contact information for three professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.