Duties and Responsibilities Conduct independent research on neural repair, tissue regeneration, and disease modeling, with a strong emphasis on conductive biomaterials and microphysiological systems Carry out analysis of research samples using advanced techniques and validate the measurements Document, process and analyze research data Disseminate research results through publishing papers and providing presentations in recognized scientific journals and conferences Help oversee a team of graduate and undergraduate research assistants to conduct the studies Participate and prepare grant writing with a principal investigator Contribute to report writing for funding sponsors Maintain lab equipment regularly and help oversee a lab to conduct experiments safely Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Willingness to learn new skills outside of current discipline and comfort zone to accomplish project goals Demonstrate broad theoretical and practical knowledge within the fields of tissue engineering, or cell biology Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment Strong work ethic, communication skills and team-player oriented personality