Post Doctoral Associate – D’Amore Lab, University of Pittsburgh, United States

Job Summary

The laboratory of Antonio D’Amore, PhD, at the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine (affiliated with the Departments of Surgery and Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh) is seeking a highly motivated and talented full-time Postdoctoral Associate. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team working on an NIH R01-funded project focused on tissue-engineered heart valves. The role involves contributing to independent and collaborative research projects related to the development, optimization, and preclinical evaluation of tissue-engineered heart valve technologies.

Post Doctoral Associate – D’Amore Lab, University of Pittsburgh, United States

Position Overview

Research Area

The project integrates biomaterials science, biomechanics, mechanobiology, computational modeling, advanced manufacturing, and preclinical validation to develop next-generation regenerative cardiovascular implants.

Eligibility & Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Education: PhD in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Regenerative Medicine, or a closely related field.
• Track Record: Strong publication record, including first-author peer-reviewed articles.
• Core Skills: Demonstrated experience in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific writing.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Physical Effort: Ordinary wet lab physical effort (may require lifting up to 25 lbs).

Preferred Qualifications (Experience in one or more areas):

• Biomaterials and scaffold design/fabrication
• Cardiovascular tissue engineering
• Mechanical characterization of soft tissues or biomaterials
• Cell culture and in vitro biological assays
• Histology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and image analysis
• Computational modeling, finite element analysis, or image-based modeling
• Large-animal studies or translational/preclinical research
• Molecular biology techniques (e.g., proteomics or gene expression analysis)

Job Description & Responsibilities

The selected candidate will participate in the design and execution of experiments, analyze complex datasets, and help advance biomaterial strategies toward clinical translation. Specific responsibilities include:

• Designing and conducting in silico, in vitro, and ex vivo experiments on biomaterials and tissue-engineered valve constructs.
• Polymeric heart valve processing.
• Performing mechanical, structural, biological, and imaging-based characterization of engineered constructs.
• Supporting in vivo and preclinical studies related to heart valve performance, remodeling, and functionality.
• Contributing to data integration across experimental and computational platforms.
• Preparing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Assisting in grant writing, reporting, and presenting results at scientific meetings.
• Mentoring graduate, undergraduate, and visiting trainees in the laboratory as appropriate.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply online through the University of Pittsburgh Talent Center.

1. Go to the official application page for Requisition 26004372.
2. Click on Apply Online.
3. Required Attachments: You must provide a current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
4. Optional/Recommended Attachments: A brief statement of research interests, letters of recommendation, and contact information for three references.

Note: The laboratory officially operates in two locations (Pittsburgh, USA and Palermo – RiMED, UPMC Italy), but this specific position is fully based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Last Date to Apply

Open Now

The webpage does not specify a closing deadline or last date to apply. Positions of this nature typically remain open until filled. Candidates are highly encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure full consideration.

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