Role OverviewThe Postdoctoral Research Associate will lead in vitro biological evaluation of oral nanocarrier delivery, including post-enteric stability, epithelial interaction, gut-uptake ligand testing, epithelial transport, and barrier-integrity assessment.
What You Will Do
The work will include Caco-2 and/or related intestinal epithelial models, Transwell transport assays, TEER measurements, paracellular tracer assays, imaging/flow cytometry-based uptake assays, and evaluation of nanocarrier stability and biological compatibility under simulated gastrointestinal conditions.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The position offers an intellectually stimulating, interdisciplinary, and supportive research environment, with access to advanced instrumentation and collaborative expertise across Purdue and external partners.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in cell biology, microbiology, pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering, immunology, molecular biology, or a related field
- Experience with mammalian cell culture and quantitative cell-based assays
- Experience with epithelial barrier models, Transwell assays, TEER, permeability assays, microscopy, or flow cytometry
- Ability to develop, validate, and troubleshoot reproducible in vitro assays
- Self-motivation, organization, and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
Benefits
- Salary
- Health insurance benefits
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