We are currently looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate and a Postdoctoral researcher to join our team on an NSF-funded project focused on computationally and experimentally studying the interactions between engineered nanoparticles and biomacromolecules in the biological environment.
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Available Positions
Postdoctoral Researcher (1 opening)
Start date: January 2026
Job Duties (Postdoc):
The post-doctoral scholar will conduct cell-culture experiments, study proliferation of cells, synthesis if proteins, and conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis via electron microscopy. Conduct literature survey in the field of biomaterials, write review articles and publish research in journals of international repute.
Education and/or Experience (Postdoc):
Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or a related field completed within the last five years, or soon to be completed, is required.
Qualification Requirement (Postdoc):
Prior experience in one or more of the following technical areas: nanomaterials, cell culture and characterization, fluorescence microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and proteomics.
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PhD Student (1 opening)
Start date: January 2026
Job Duties (PhD):
The PhD candidate will develop and run fluid dynamics and multiphysics simulations; build and analyze models of nanoparticle–biofluid interactions; assist in interpreting results and preparing technical reports and presentations
Education and/or Experience (PhD):
• Background in computer science, biomedical engineering, mechanical
engineering, or physics
Qualification Requirement (PhD):
• Experience with modeling or simulation software (e.g., FEniCS, COMSOL, ANSYS, or equivalent)
• Experience in writing C++ code to implement physics equations into simulation
frameworks
• Interest in nanotechnology, biotransport phenomena, and computational biomechanics
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Application Procedure
Please send application materials via email to:
Dr. Ge He (Email: ghe@ltu.edu)
Required documents:
•Cover letter describing research experience, interests and long-term career goals
•Curriculum vitae (CV)
•Names, phone number and email addresses of three professional references
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Application deadline:
Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the positions will remain open until filled.
