Postdoctoral Fellow — RPBS Lab
Physics of Life, Biophysics and Biomechanics postdoctoral position at Indiana University
About
Lead research linking focused ultrasound, synthetic biology and cancer immunotherapy in Nate Yoon’s RPBS Lab. Projects include ultrasound-responsive gene circuits, immune-cell mechanotransduction and acoustic tools for imaging and therapy. Mentor students and develop an independent research trajectory in an interdisciplinary engineering environment. The expected start is 15 January 2027. Applications received by 1 October 2026 receive full consideration; the employer explicitly continues accepting applications until the position is filled.
Topics
- Focused ultrasound
- synthetic biology
- cancer immunotherapy
- ultrasound-responsive gene circuits
- immune-cell mechanotransduction
- acoustic tools
- imaging
- therapy
- RPBS Lab
- interdisciplinary engineering
Requirements
PhD in biomedical engineering, biophysics, molecular biology, immunology, electrical engineering or a related field, with publications and expertise in acoustics, cell engineering, synthetic biology, immunology or bioimaging. In-vivo experience is advantageous; CRISPR, microscopy and Python/MATLAB skills are preferred. Apply with a CV, a one- to two-page research statement and contact details for two or three references.
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