11 post doctoral associate jobs found in Pittsburgh, PA

Post Doctoral Associate (Language Rehabilitation and Cognition Lab) SHRS-Commu Science & Disorders - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26003073 ) The Communication Science and Disorders Department in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is seeking a full-time postdoctoral researcher to join an NIH-funded R01 project focused on addressing high rates of depression, anxiety, and psychological distress in stroke survivors with aphasia (NIH 1R01DC022582-01A1). The project will evaluate a novel intervention (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Aphasia) that integrates evidence-based psychological counseling with communication strategy training, designed to be delivered by speech-language pathologists. Aim 1 will evaluate ACT for Aphasia in a Phase II RCT. Aim 2 will engage clinician and community end users and healthcare system experts to characterize healthcare system factors that will inform future intervention refinement and implementation...

Post Doctoral Associate-Kozai Lab Bioengineering - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26003066 ) The Department of Bioengineering is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate to investigate how glial and neurovascular biology shapes the brain’s chronic response to perturbation. This position is funded by an NIH R01 studying how microglia, astrocyte, oligodendrocyte health and myelination influence long-term neural circuit function, and is designed for researchers trained in glial biology, neuroimmunology, neurovascular science, or the neurobiology of disease who want to apply their expertise to mechanistic questions at the interface of glial cell biology and neural circuit function. Researchers whose training is in Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Huntington’s disease, stroke, or other conditions involving neuroinflammation, demyelination, or neurovascular disruption will find that their disease-model expertise applies directly to the...

Post Doctoral Associate - Harris Laboratory Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26003181 ) The Environmental Fatigue and Fracture Laboratory (EFFL) 's research is focused on understanding the degradation in fatigue, fracture, and mechanical behavior of structural metals exposed to aggressive environments. Current activities span all major structural alloy classes and a broad range of environments relevant to the nuclear, energy, marine, and aerospace sectors. Primary Responsibilities Execute materials characterization and mechanical testing in support of projects related to the fatigue and fracture behavior of additively manufactured copper-based alloys. Manage project progression and successful completion of identified milestones. Assist with reporting of project results to sponsors via presentations and written reports. Provide mentorship to graduate and undergraduate students working in...

Post Doctoral Associate - Gleeson Laboratory Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26003176 ) Description of Gleeson Laboratory: Research efforts include the high-temperature degradation behavior of metallic alloys and coatings; phase equilibria and transformations; physical metallurgy, and diffusion and thermodynamic treatments of both gas/solid and solid/solid interactions. Emphasis is placed on understanding the thermodynamic an kinetic factors affecting material-corrodent interactions. The research generally involves a combination of materials processing, characterization, and testing. Required Educational Background: Applicant must have a Ph.D. in materials engineering or a closely-related field. Research experience in materials characterization is essential. Required Skillset: For the research component of the position, the required skillset includes: a strong background in materials...

Post Doctoral Associate-Debski Lab Bioengineering - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26002367 ) The Department of Bioengineering is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate to conduct research with a focus on the biomechanical function of the knee using cadaveric specimens for two states: native and knees implanted with total knee replacement components. The main responsibilities will include: project management, coordinating with collaborators, and performing experiments that measure joint kinematics, tissue deformation, and contact pressures. The incumbent will be responsible for data analysis, writing progress reports, and manuscripts. The incumbent will also be expected to help train students and complete other assignments that the principal investigator may request. Applicants must possess a PhD in bioengineering or a closely related STEM field. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability /...

Post Doctoral Associate-Debski Lab Bioengineering - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26002368 ) The Department of Bioengineering is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate to conduct research with a focus on the biomechanical function that characterizes the mechanical effects of soft-tissue implant designs on joint and tendon function at the shoulder. The main responsibilities will include: project management, coordinating with collaborators, and performing experiments that measure joint kinematics, tissue deformation, and contact pressures. The incumbent will be responsible for data analysis, writing progress reports, and manuscripts. The incumbent will also be expected to help train students and complete other assignments that the principal investigator may request. Applicants must possess a PhD in bioengineering or a closely related STEM field. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran....

Post Doctoral Associate-Wagner Lab Bioengineering - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26002716 ) The Department of Bioengineering is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate in the Wagner Lab. Incumbent will be responsible for animal surgery, creating materials, data analysis, and writing literature. Desired Candidate will possess a PhD or MD in bioengineering or a STEM field. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran. Assignment Category : Full-time regular Campus : Pittsburgh Child Protection Clearances : Not Applicable Required Attachments : Curriculum Vitae Assignment Category Full-time regular Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI284432679

Post Doctoral Associate Med-Surgery - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26002755 ) A postdoctoral associate position is immediately available at the University of Pittsburgh in the Department of Surgery, Pediatric Surgery Division. We are seeking a qualified applicant with a Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. degree in a biomedical field with 0-2 years of post-doctoral experience to work under the direction and mentorship of Dr. Carolina Pinzon-Guzman. Relevant knowledge and skills include knowledge in the biology of extracellular vesicles, basic immunology, cell and molecular biology, experience in cell culture and biological imaging, and computer abilities. The successful Candidate will engage in intensive, mentored research as part of multidisciplinary teams in pediatric surgery and basic science, while developing increasing scientific independence. Responsibilities include contributing to the training and mentorship of students and laboratory personnel...

Post Doctoral Associate - Dr. Megli Lab Med-OB-Gyn & Reproductive Science - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26002537 ) The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, is seeking a postdoctoral associate to work at the Magee-Womens Research Institute in Dr. Christina Megli's lab. The Candidate will perform studies on placental tissues and cells in vitro, working and developing novel models of the maternal-fetal interface and dissecting out cell-contact dependent and independent regulatory responses. Techniques include cell culture, tissue dissection, bacterial infections, ELISA, transciptomics, confocal and fluorescence microscopy. The laboratory is very collaborative. The candidate will lead their own independent research projects and will be supported in their work by other lab trainees and staff. Similarly, they will be expected to support the work of other lab members. They will also be expected to...

Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate Med-Microbiology and Molecular Genetics - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26003216 ) The Kamil Laboratory within the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics is searching for a Post Doctoral Associate. The incumbent will investigate how large DNA virus viral pathogens harness glycobiology in their strategies to modify and evade anti-viral immune responses, identifying the cellular receptor for the HCMV GATE complex, and to establish MCMV as a model to investigate the roles of glycoimmune checkpoints during viral infection and persistence. Accurate record keeping of your work in an electronic laboratory notebook, LabArchives, and to occasionally participate in the mentorship of graduate students . The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in virology or a closely related discipline. Other requirements: at least 3 years of experience working with...

University of Pittsburgh Tenure-Track – Professor Pharmacogenomics / Precision Medicine Department of Pharmacy & Therapeutics School of Pharmacy Brief statement of duties and responsibilities: The Department of Pharmacy & Therapeutics of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy is seeking a highly motivated individual for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor, associate professor, or professor rank. The ideal Candidate will have research experience in one or more of the following areas: clinical and translational sciences, precision medicine, genotype/phenotype discovery, medication outcome phenotyping, therapeutic biomedical engineering, health care implementation science, data science (pharmacoanalytics), toxicology, or pharmacovigilance. The incumbent is expected to complement or actively contribute to the Pittsburgh Pharmacogenomics (PittPGx) program and Pharmacogenomics Center of Excellence, as well as develop meaningful...