Post Doctoral Fellow Nanoparticle Carriers Khalifa University

Khalifa University (KU) is in search of a highly motivated Post Doctoral Fellow to lead research on nanoparticle (NP) carriers. These carriers aim to precisely deliver anti cancer drugs to tumor sites, mitigating the indiscriminate impact of conventional chemotherapy on both cancerous and normal cells. The candidate will employ a multi scale modeling approach to accurately predict the transport of nanoparticles in human blood, as well as simulate their attachment to cancer cells and subsequent drug release. Expertise in Molecular Dynamics, Dissipative Particle Dynamics, Lattice Boltzmann with immersed boundary method, or discrete element method is required, and familiarity with Lagrangian Eulerian methods, including PIC, is considered and advantage. Preferably, candidates should have prior experience with the LAMMPS open source package or similar simulation tools, and proficiency in FORTRAN and C languages to modify existing codes at Khalifa University.

Responsibilities of Post Doctoral Fellow

• Design and conduct experiments to develop and optimize nanoparticle carriers for targeted drug delivery, bioimaging, or other therapeutic applications.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data to draw meaningful conclusions and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field.
• Contribute to the development and publication of research papers in peer reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
• Stay up to date with the latest research developments in the field of nanoparticle carriers and related areas.
• Participate in grant writing and collaborative research projects with internal and external collaborators.

Job Requirements

The requirements for the job role of Post Doctoral Fellow are as under:

• PhD from a reputable university in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years experience in similar role.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• Experience writing scientific or review papers.
• A willingness to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Excellent English language communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• The proven ability to work on multiple tasks with competing demands and deadlines.
• Ability to train and mentor students and support fellow researchers.
• Highly developed reasoning and problem solving skills.
• Simulation experience.
• Ability to develop/modify codes in MATLAB, FORTRAN and C.
• Must have at least a previous experience and publications in simulation.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager.
• High impact first author publications in top journals in the relevant field.

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