Postdoctoral Associate in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Department of Engineering)

Please see Special Instructions for more details. Interested candidates apply to the position, you should include a cover letter, CV, and a copy of unofficial transcripts. No applications from candidates currently overseas are accepted due to the closure of US embassies abroad, except for candidates currently overseas who are US citizens or Permanent Residents. Position Details Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Associate Department Engn - Mech & Aerospace Engn Salary Commensurate With Experience Posting Summary The position is fully funded by a recent award from the NIH. The successful candidate will work under the guidance Dr. Edward P. DeMauro (PI). We are looking for a talented postdoctoral researcher to lead efforts in designing, testing, and translating a novel device for rapidly sensing of SARS-CoV-2 or other viruses from patients’ exhaled breath. The end goal of this project is the creation of a fully functional physical prototype. The device will utilize a novel, patented, liquid-based filtration technique to capture particles and/or sputum for rapid assessment of viral load. At its core, the mechanical challenge is fundamentally a multiphase fluid flow problem, encompassing concepts associated with: (1) inlet nozzle design and optimization; (2) multiphase gas-liquid interactions and transport; (3) filtration design and testing. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team, required to interact with colleagues from the Rutgers University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering to ensure a useful, practical final product. For this project, we are looking for a self-motivated, independent individual who can produce on a tight schedule with minimal supervision. Previous experience with design, machining, and experimental setup/troubleshooting are highly desired. Posting Number 21FA0122 Posting Open Date 02/04/2021 Minimum Education and Experience Candidate should have strong background in mechanical engineering design, testing, and troubleshooting. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to be independent, working under minimal supervision, while producing under a tight schedule Minimum Requirements: 1. Highly motivated candidates with a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, or in a similar engineering field. 2. Published/accepted journal papers. 3. Experimental research background in fluid dynamics 4. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Previous experience with design, machining, and experimental setup/troubleshooting are highly desired. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Expertise in using scientific cameras. • High-level of proficiency with LabVIEW and Matlab • Machine-shop experience • High-level of proficiency with Solid Works, NX, or another 3D CAD program • Experience with microfluidics is a plus but not a requirement. • Experience with medical devices is a plus but not a requirement. Overview We are looking for a talented postdoctoral researcher to lead efforts in designing, testing, and translating a novel device for rapidly sensing of SARS-CoV-2 or other viruses from patients’ exhaled breath. The end goal of this project is the creation of a fully functional physical prototype. The device will utilize a novel, patented, liquid-based filtration technique to capture particles and/or sputum for rapid assessment of viral load. At its core, the mechanical challenge is fundamentally a multiphase fluid flow problem, encompassing concepts associated with: (1) inlet nozzle design and optimization; (2) multiphase gas-liquid interactions and transport; (3) filtration design and testing. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team, required to interact with colleagues from the Rutgers University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering to ensure a useful, practical final product. For this project, we are looking for a self-motivated, independent individual who can produce on a tight schedule with minimal supervision. Previous experience with design, machining, and experimental setup/troubleshooting are highly desired. Statement Subject Area: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Application: Development of a novel prototype for rapid detection of COVID-19 virus in exhaled breath Special Instructions to Applicants Interested candidates apply to the position, you should include a cover letter, CV, and a copy of unofficial transcripts. No applications from candidates currently overseas are accepted due to the closure of US embassies abroad, except for candidates currently overseas who are US citizens or Permanent Residents. Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/126054 Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick) Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). Applicant Documents* Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Transcript (Unofficial) If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Interested candidates apply to the position, you should include a cover letter, CV, and a copy of unofficial transcripts. No applications from candidates currently overseas are accepted due to the closure of US embassies abroad, except for candidates currently overseas who are US citizens or Permanent Residents.

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Associate

Department Engn - Mech & Aerospace Engn

Salary Commensurate With Experience

Posting Summary

The position is fully funded by a recent award from the NIH. The successful candidate will work under the guidance Dr. Edward P. DeMauro (PI).

We are looking for a talented postdoctoral researcher to lead efforts in designing, testing, and translating a novel device for rapidly sensing of SARS-CoV-2 or other viruses from patients’ exhaled breath. The end goal of this project is the creation of a fully functional physical prototype. The device will utilize a novel, patented, liquid-based filtration technique to capture particles and/or sputum for rapid assessment of viral load. At its core, the mechanical challenge is fundamentally a multiphase fluid flow problem, encompassing concepts associated with: (1) inlet nozzle design and optimization; (2) multiphase gas-liquid interactions and transport; (3) filtration design and testing. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team, required to interact with colleagues from the Rutgers University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering to ensure a useful, practical final product. For this project, we are looking for a self-motivated, independent individual who can produce on a tight schedule with minimal supervision. Previous experience with design, machining, and experimental setup/troubleshooting are highly desired.

Posting Number 21FA0122

Posting Open Date 02/04/2021

Minimum Education and Experience

Candidate should have strong background in mechanical engineering design, testing, and troubleshooting. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to be independent, working under minimal supervision, while producing under a tight schedule

Minimum Requirements:

1. Highly motivated candidates with a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, or in a similar engineering field.
2. Published/accepted journal papers.
3. Experimental research background in fluid dynamics
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Previous experience with design, machining, and experimental setup/troubleshooting are highly desired.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expertise in using scientific cameras.
• High-level of proficiency with LabVIEW and Matlab
• Machine-shop experience
• High-level of proficiency with Solid Works, NX, or another 3D CAD program
• Experience with microfluidics is a plus but not a requirement.
• Experience with medical devices is a plus but not a requirement.

Overview

Statement

Subject Area: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Application: Development of a novel prototype for rapid detection of COVID-19 virus in exhaled breath

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested candidates apply to the position, you should include a cover letter, CV, and a copy of unofficial transcripts.

No applications from candidates currently overseas are accepted due to the closure of US embassies abroad, except for candidates currently overseas who are US citizens or Permanent Residents.

Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/126054

Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick)