Current Open Positions in CCEL (2011)
Email: Dr. Emilia Entcheva
emilia.entcheva@sunysb.edu
NEW!
Research Technician / Lab manager – part-time or full time
Contact: Emilia Entcheva, PhD, emilia.entcheva@sunysb.eduThe Cardiac Cell Engineering Lab (Department of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Physiology & Biophysics) has an immediate opening for a research technician / lab manager for a full-time or part-time position (see details below). Please send a CV to Dr. Entcheva.
Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science or engineering (biology, physiology, biomedical, chemical, electrical, mechanical engineering, materials science or other).
Qualifications:
- We are looking for a person with previous wet laboratory experience, including basic procedures, cell culture, standard molecular biology techniques. Alternatively, someone with good engineering skills – computer, design and assembly - can also be considered. Willingness and ability to learn fast is a must.
- The ideal candidate should have good organization and communication skills, and be punctual, reliable and disciplined.
Job duties: Depending on personal situation, qualifications and prior experience, the position can be full time or part time.
For a full-time position, at least 2 years commitment is required. Job duties for full-time include:
Full responsibility for primary cardiomyocyte cell culture done on a bi-weekly basis, including animal protocol handling, orders, preparation of solutions, materials, and the actual cell culture.
Lab manager duties: inventory, ordering, scheduling, coordination, basic training of equipment use, preparation of experimental solutions.
Participation in research: help with experimental procedures and analysis performed by graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
A part-time position (20h per week) can be upgraded to a full-time position depending on performance and progress. Job duties include:
Full responsibility for primary cardiomyocyte cell culture done on a bi-weekly basis, including animal protocol handling, orders, preparation of solutions, materials, and the actual cell culture. Preparation of experimental solutions, as well as assisting with experiments and ordering and re-stocking.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Cardiac Optogenetics
The Cardiac Cell Engineering Lab has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow (starting 01/2012) for a term of 2-3 years.
The project is in the new field of cardiac optogenetics; our lab is among the pioneers. This involves experimental and computational approaches to tailoring the use of light-sensitive proteins to the heart.
An ideal candidate should have strong quantitative skills and adequate knowledge of either cardiac(electrophysiology)physiology or optogenetics/molecular biology. In addition, they are expected to have strong background in at least one of the following: 1) molecular biology techniques,plasmids,viral vectors,gene delivery; 2) optical imaging/optics/electronics; 3) voltage-clamp; 4) small animal surgery; 5) computer programming/physics/mathematical modeling. It is essential that the candidate possesses natural aptitude for problem solving, is highly motivated and willing to learn new skills. Evidence for good writing skills and publication record during the Ph.D. studies is a plus. Our lab offers unique training at cutting edge technology and interdisciplinary research in cell/tissue engineering and imaging.
Graduate Research Assistant
The Cardiac Cell Engineering Lab is looking for a Ph.D. student to conduct exciting research in biomedical engineering, applying special imaging techniques and computer modeling to understand disturbances in cardiac excitation. We are looking for highly motivated, hard-working students, who function well in a team.
A suitable candidate should have strong quantitative skills and an undergraduate degree in Electrical, Computer or Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics/Optics, Applied Mathematics or related disciplines. He/she must be enrolled in a related Ph.D. Program at Stony Brook University, preferably but not limited to Biomedical Engineering.
Undergraduate Researchers
The Cardiac Cell Engineering Lab offers research experience for highly motivated undergraduate students with special interests in applying engineering to biological problems. Students enrolled in Biomedical, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Biochemistry or other quantitative-based disciplines, who maintain GPA > 3.2 are encouraged to apply. Natural curiosity and desire to solve problems, as well as experience with wet lab biology techniques or interests/experience in computer programming and/or design are beneficial.Send an e-mail with a resume if interested.