Job Description

A Technical Associate I position in polymer chemistry/chemical synthesis/drug delivery/ chemical-bio-gas sensing is available in the Nano-Cybernetic Biotrek​ (NCB) research group at the MIT Media Lab.  Nano-Cybernetic Biotrek research group’s aim is to develop extremely miniaturized micro-nano-devices that probe and modulate our biological system. The device will consist of hybrids of nanoelectronics with chemical functionalization and biological materials.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop biomedical devices combining inorganic and biological materials
• Synthesize various stimuli-responsive polymers, nanoparticles, peptides etc.
• Perform sensing experiment for detection of various chemicals, ions, biomolecules, enzymes, pH etc.
• Surface functionalization of nanoelectronics devices
• Check functionality in in-vitro and in-vivo applications.

Supervision Received:

Reports to Prof. Deblina Sarkar  

Supervision Exercised:

None. 

This is position is for one year with the possibility of extension based on course of research and funding.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or relevant field
• 2 or more years of experience with polymer chemistry, chemical synthesis, chemical functionalization/drug delivery/ chemical-bio-gas sensing

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Masters or PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or relevant field
• Experience with in-vivo animal work
• Experience with cultured cells
• Experience with brain stimulation and recording

• Experience in nanofabrication.

To apply, go to https://hr.mit.edu/careers and search for job ID# 19256.

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