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Postdoctoral Fellow (sponsored by NSF I-PERF)

Cambridge, MA

Nanopath is a well-funded Series A-stage company working to develop a first-in-class in vitro diagnostics platform to revolutionize the way we diagnose disease. Nanopath works to disrupt existing lengthy molecular testing methodologies by bringing them closer to the patient. We aim to improve the lives of patients, starting with women, using our purpose-built tool that provides actionable information within a single office visit.

The company is headquartered at The Engine, the premier tough technology incubator in the Kendall Square ecosystem. As a company, we are committed to health equity and the design of solutions for underserved populations and low-resource settings. Corporate sustainability – both environmental and social - is at the forefront of our decision making.

About Nanopath: Nanopath is a well-funded Series A-stage company working to commercialize a first-in-class in molecular diagnostic platform to improve women’s health worldwide. Our goal is to bring highly specific and actionable diagnostic results directly to the point-of-care, enabling women to leave the office with a targeted treatment plan. This is enabled through application of a transformative nanobiosensing technology that returns rapid and highly-multiplexed information using an easy-to-use cartridge-reader system. Our fantastic team spans multidisciplinary expertise in nanoscale physics, assay development, systems engineering, and data analysis.  We have a suite of high-fidelity working prototypes in-house, and are working on pilot clinical studies, product development, and both assay and engineering and validation testing. We are also continuously innovating on our underlying technology and biosensing modality.  It's an incredibly exciting time to join us! As a company, we are committed to health equity and the design of solutions for underserved populations and low-resource settings.

How to apply: Please create an profile at submit your application at THIS LINK. You can also submit your resume and cover letter to this job board.  
 
About the Role: We are in search of a postdoctoral fellow to join our growing team and contribute expertise in design, testing, and optimization of nanobiosensors. This team member will remain at the forefront of nanoscience and molecular sensing while contributing to the deep technological breakthroughs developed at Nanopath. 
 
Our postdoctoral fellow will make a significant contribution to the development of our integrated diagnostic platform, directly improving our technological capabilities. We will tailor the project to the individual candidate’s interests and experience, and have included some example projects below: 
·      Demonstrate the potential of Nanopath’s biosensing platform to collect multi-omic data spanning genomics, transcriptomics, epigenetics, and proteomics. 
·      Improve platform sensitivity through incorporation of advanced technologies, including, but not limited to, advanced sample preparation methodologies. 
·      Expand applicability of Nanopath’s proprietary nanosensing platform to other clinical applications, including antimicrobial resistance. 
 
In addition to project-specific experience, Nanopath’s postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to: 
·       Learn what it’s like to work at an early-stage technology startup that is working to commercialize a novel technology. 
·       Remain at cutting-edge of the bioengineering and nanosensing through careful theoretical and experimental study. 
·       Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team on-site at our state-of-the-art facility. 
·       Work directly with company leadership and Scientific Advisory Board to define opportunities for technological and product improvements. 
·       Present work at relevant academic and/or industry meetings and publish findings in academic journals. 
·       Work with us for  9-12 months with potential extension opportunities. 
 
Preferred Technical Qualification(s)* 
  • Experience in design and optimization of ultra-sensitive biosensors for diagnostic applications
  • Experience with nanoparticle surface chemistry for cell, protein, and nucleic acid capture
  • Familiarity with microfluidic technologies for sample preparation, enrichment, processing, and biosensing
  • Expertise in iterative design of optical sensors, imaging modalities, and data processing/analysis
  • Comfort working in biological laboratories with a basic knowledge of wet lab instrumentation & equipment
*Please feel free to apply if you have only one of the above listed technical qualifications. We are interested in experts in all of the above listed disciplines.

General Qualifications 
  • Ph.D. in Engineering/Sciences with 0-2 years of industry experience
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, highly organized
  • Demonstrated curiosity, scientific rigor, and creative problem-solving.
  • Proactive self-starter with eagerness to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment

NSF I-PERF Eligibility:

Applicants must:

    • Hold an earned doctoral degree in an NSF-supported STEM discipline from a recognized Ph.D. granting institution,
    • Earned their relevant doctoral degree within 7 years of their application to the I-PERF research opportunity, and
    • Be a United States Citizen, National, or Permanent Resident of the United States at the time of application to the I-PERF program.

How to apply: Please create an profile at submit your application at THIS LINK. You can also submit your resume and cover letter to this job board.  

 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Nanopath we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every point in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

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