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Postdoctoral Scholar, Cross-disciplinary Laboratory for Integrated Plasma Science and Engineering (CLIPSE)

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Jan 10, 2026
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POSITION SPECIFICS The Cross-disciplinary Laboratory for Integrated Plasma Science and Engineering (CLIPSE) in the School of Engineering Design and Innovation (SEDI) at Penn State seeks a post-doctoral scholar in the field of plasma medicine.The successful applicant will have a background in experimental cold plasma science and engineering with a focus on biomedical applications.This NIH-funded program is for the design and development of a catheter-delivered cold plasma source for treatment of endocarditis on heart valves.All applicants must have an earned Ph. D or equivalent doctorate in biomedical engineering or a related field and be able to provide evidence that all requirements have been met for completion of the Ph.D. prior to the effective date of hire. Responsibilities include: Designing, building, and testing innovative designs for a catheter-based cold plasma source. Interaction with other design collaborators including clinicians to optimize design and operation, and veterinary staff for planning and conduct of small animal experiments. Mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students in plasma experiments and biomedical device design. Lead weekly project meetings. Publication of scholarly manuscripts of research results and presentations at national or international conferences and local symposia. Involvement in preparing project reports for submission to the funding agency and future grant applications. The post-doctoral scholar will be mentored by a diverse array of faculty members from engineering design, biomedical engineering, surgery, and clinicians, and provided opportunities for professional development in order to place them in a strong position for future academic or industry positions. Required experience or capabilities in: material biocompatibility in the cardiovascular system; nanosecond pulsed high-voltage engineering; electrical safety standards (IEC and/or AAMI); cell culture and assay techniques (mammalian and bacterial); prototype/test/iterate; high-speed imaging; mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students; demonstrated cross-disciplinary collaboration. Preferred experience or capabilities in: catheter design; small animal testing; advanced fabrication and characterization techniques (e.g. evaporation, sputtering, atomic layer deposition, electron microscopy); entrepreneurship. Salary is dependent on experience, but follows the NIH post-doctoral fellow guidance (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-25-105.html). 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