Postdoctoral Research Associates in bioMEMS
University of Washington, Seattle
MEMS Laboratory (Director K. Böhringer)

Opening 1: Implantable Sensors and Computers for the
            Study of Freely Behaving Animals

Join an interdisciplinary team of electrical engineers,
computer scientists, and zoologists to realize a complete,
implantable microsystem for the study of neural activity
in freely behaving animals. Research activities include
design and characterization of implantable MEMS probes for
recording and stimulation of neural tissue, sensors for in
vivo applications, drug delivery microsystems, implant
procedures and biocompatibility, as well as laboratory and
field testing.

Opening 2: Biologically Active Microsystems for Genomics and
            Proteomics Research

The newly founded NIH Center for Excellence in Genomics
Research at UW aims at developing microsystems for analyzing
complex cellular processes that cannot be addressed with
existing technology, e.g.,
·       Proteomics: analyze single-copy protein expression,
·       Metabolomics: define metabolic outcomes of genomic
        expression,
·       Cancer Biology: develop automated high throughput
        genomics-based screening,
·       Viral Pathogenesis: understand how host cell
        heterogeneity influences infection events at the
        genomic level,
·       Bacterial Pathogenesis: define host/pathogen infection
        events at the single-cell level.
Our goal is to design and build MEMS modules for automated
handling of samples, highly sensitive detection, and
integrated controls and data processing. These systems will
push the limits of cell analysis to the lowest possible level,
ultimately to analyze individual cells and single molecules.

Requirements

We seek candidates with a doctoral degree in a MEMS-related
discipline and a strong commitment to perform cutting-edge
research at the interface between MEMS, biology, and
nanotechnology. Expectations:
·       significant experience in cleanroom operation and
        microfabrication,
·       excellent communications and leadership skills,
·       capability to work in a highly interdisciplinary team
        of researchers.

Responsibilities

Tasks include
·       design, modeling, fabrication, and testing of bioMEMS,
·       preparation of scientific papers, presentations, and
        research proposals,
·       supervision of student researchers,
·       optionally, teaching of classes (not a requirement).

Background

The UW MEMS laboratory was founded by Karl Böhringer in 1998
and currently hosts 1 postdoc, 7 graduate and several
undergraduate students, and 2 part-time technicians. Projects
are supported by NSF, DARPA, NIH, NIJ, the Packard Foundation,
and industrial affiliates. More information at
www.ee.washington.edu/research/mems. Applications will be
accepted until August 15, 2001, or until positions are filled.

The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse
environment and strongly encourages applications from female
and minority candidates. The University of Washington is an
equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information

To apply, please send the following documents
(by regular or electronic mail)
·       c.v.,
·       statement of interests and goals (about 1 page),
·       selected publications (pdf files if possible!),
·       at least two reference letters,
to
        Prof. Karl Böhringer
        University of Washington
        Department of Electrical Engineering
        Box 352500
        Seattle, WA 981950-2500, USA
        [email protected]

In your letter, clearly state your earliest and latest possible start date.

Karl F. Bohringer, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Electrical Engineering
University of Washington
EE/CSE 234, Box 352500
Seattle, WA 98195-2500

tel 206 221-5177, fax 206 543-3842
[email protected]
www.ee.washington.edu/faculty/karl