Job no: 535814
Work type: Faculty - Other
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Biology/Life Sciences, Research/Scientific/Grants, Human Physiology, Engineering/Biomedical Engineering
Department: Knight Campus
Rank: Postdoctoral Scholar
Annual Basis: 12 Month

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact is an ambitious initiative designed to fast-track scientific discoveries into innovations that improve the quality of life for people in Oregon, the nation, and the world. The campus creates the intellectual infrastructure to establish Oregon as a center for both research and development, making Oregon a place where companies can start up and grow. The Knight Campus will reshape the higher education landscape in Oregon by training the next generations of scientists, forging tighter ties with industry and entrepreneurs, and creating new educational opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students.
Dr. Ong’s lab is at the forefront of developing wireless, implantable sensor technologies aimed at transforming orthopedic care and regenerative medicine. The lab specializes in engineering battery-free, resonance sensors, such as inductive-capacitive devices and magnetoelastic sensors, that can be integrated into implants to monitor mechanical forces, strain, and physiological changes in real time. These “smart implants” are designed not only to stabilize injuries but also to provide continuous feedback that can guide rehabilitation and accelerate healing. A major focus of the lab is the translation of these innovations into clinical practice, with strong emphasis on commercialization, regulatory pathways, and impact-driven research.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Postdoctoral Scholar will be responsible for conducting research and technical activities related to sponsored projects in Dr. Ong’s lab. The incumbent will conduct research related to the inductive-capacitive sensors used for monitoring suture tension during and after orthopedic surgeries, and magnetoelastic sensors for cell and tissue monitoring. They will also perform data analysis and collaborate on research projects and report findings and discoveries in written and verbal form; they will mentor junior trainees in the lab; and will manage, maintain and provide technical expertise for lab equipment, protocols, and programs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering, Human Physiology, Immunology, or other relevant fields

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in wireless sensor technologies such as RFID sensors, inductive-capacitive resonance sensors, or magnetoelastic sensors
• Experience in wireless communication protocols such as Bluetooth Low Energy
• Experience in electronic circuit design and fabrication and embedded programming
• Experience in cell and tissue culture experiments
• Experience in experiments with animal or human models

Please refer the Job description for details