Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months salary unless otherwise specified.

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8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Syracuse University is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with a background and published record in the fields of optics-based 3D printing, cell biology, and tissue engineering. The work, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, will be directed by Prof. Pranav Soman. The Postdoc will work in Soman group located within the BioInspired Institute, which offers world-class facilities and a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment where engineers, biologists, chemists, and material scientists collaborate with clinicians from SUNY Upstate Medical University to address high-impact challenges in the bioscience community.

Develop new hardware, instrumentation, and associated materials suitable for advanced 3D printing techniques, particularly two-photon and vat photopolymerization.

Contribute to the conception, design, and execution of research projects.

Pursue independent research interests while collaborating with scientists across diverse disciplines under minimal supervision from the PI.

Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

Publish in peer-reviewed journals, present findings at conferences, and write proposals.

Ability to work in lab environment, including laser room, cell culture, and chemical hoods.

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.