A postdoctoral position is available in the area of Polymer Chemistry in Prof. Suman Bose's laboratory at Mayo Clinic Arizona. The Bose lab situated in the Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering and Department of Immunology is focused on creating next-generation cell-based therapies for treating human diseases by exploring the interface of biomaterial science, cellular engineering, and immunology.The applicant will focus on developing high-throughput libraries of biocompatible polymers, hydrogel and polymer-based implants, and new biomaterials. They will also have the opportunity to learn in vitro and in vivo assays to test the materials they have developed.

A Research Fellow at Mayo Clinic is a temporary position intended to provide training and education in research. Individuals will train in the research program of a Mayo Clinic principal investigator. Qualified individuals will demonstrate the potential for research as evidenced by their training and peer-reviewed publications and should become competitive for national research grants. Proof of English proficiency is required for J-1 Short-Term Scholars, Research Scholars, Professors, Specialists, and Student Interns sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in chemistry, material science, chemical engineering, or any related field.
• Strong background in polymer chemistry, synthetic organic chemistry, biomedical engineering, or surface chemistry.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and basic molecular biology skills preferred but not required
• Experience with using small animal models is preferred but not required
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal
• Strong written and oral communication skills

We welcome applications from candidates who are excited about curiosity-driven research, willing to learn cross-disciplinary skills, and motivated to address challenging biological inquiries.

Please direct any questions and inquiries to Dr. Suman Bose (bose.suman@mayo.edu). Emails should be sent with the subject “Postdoc Application – Your Name”. Please attach your current curriculum vitae and a brief summary of your background and research interests.

More about research at our lab: https://www.mayo.edu/research/faculty/bose-suman-ph-d/bio-20549026