POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWS
We are actively seeking post-docs in the following areas – please contact Dr. Temenoff to apply:
Controlled Release of Biologics for Rotator Cuff Repair
Job Description: An immediate opening in an orthopaedic tissue engineering laboratory is available for a post-doctoral fellow to work on a collaborative NIH-funded project to assess recruitment of pro-regenerative cells on supraspinatus (rotator cuff) muscle and tendon repair. Primary responsibilities will be to develop novel polymeric carrier materials for delivery of therapeutic proteins and cells, as well as perform in vivo muscle healing studies with these materials, including histology, flow cytometry, ELISAs, and functional testing. Participation in preparation of grant proposals will also be expected.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. in biology/bioengineering with significant experience in small animal surgical procedures is required. Extensive experience with cell culture and cell-based assays (flow cytometry, immunostaining, ELISA) is preferred.
To apply: Applicants should submit a CV (including 3 potential references) and a letter describing their research interests to Dr. Temenoff via e-mail (johnna.temenoff@bme.gatech.edu).
Biomaterials for Expansion of Potent MSCs
Job Description: An immediate opening in a regenerative medicine laboratory is available for a post-doctoral fellow to work on a collaborative NIH-funded project to assess effects of biomaterial substrates on secretory properties and metabolism of marrow stromal cells. Primary responsibilities will be to synthesize polymeric carrier materials for delivery of therapeutic cells, as well as perform in vitro and in vivo studies of carrier effects on cell function, including histology, flow cytometry, ELISAs, and multi-omics characterizations. Interaction and coordination with ongoing projects in our NSF-funded Center for Cell Manufacturing Technologies will be expected, in addition to participation in preparation of grant proposals.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. in biology/bioengineering with significant experience in experience with cell culture and cell-based assays (flow cytometry, immunostaining, ELISA) is required. Experience with small animal surgical procedures is preferred.
To apply: Applicants should submit a CV (including 3 potential references) and a letter describing their research interests to Dr. Temenoff via e-mail (johnna.temenoff@bme.gatech.edu).
GRADUATE STUDENTS
We are always looking for new graduate students to join our team on a variety of projects, especially those listed above. Once you are accepted to GT/Emory, feel free to contact Dr. Temenoff to discuss specific projects.
UNDERGRADUATES
- Highly motivated, curious, and independent individuals will be recruited. You must be persevering, tenacious, resourceful, responsible, attentive to detail, and responsive to guidance. You will not be told exactly what to do on a day to day basis, but you are expected to follow advice that is given and maintain a reasonable rate of progress. You are not expected to know anything coming in to the lab, but you are expected to learn what you need to know.
- Freshmen and sophomores preferred, juniors considered. Seniors need to do some serious convincing that senior projects, grad/med school applications, job searches, and senioritis will not be impediments to research progress.
- Research is not like a class; it usually takes a semester to get oriented to the ways of the lab, and acquires basic knowledge and skills to finish a project. Therefore: a minimum of 2 semesters and 3 credit hours or 10 hours/week commitment is required. Summer work is encouraged. The first semester is probationary; if things are not working well after 1 semester, Dr. Temenoff reserves the right to terminate the project.
- You can volunteer, receive academic credit, or receive a fellowship to work in the lab. Check the Georgia Tech UROP website for opportunities. PURA award deadlines are usually due about half a semester in advance. You may be considered for paid work in the lab only after at least one exemplary semester working in the lab.
- Your grade will be based on your final presentation at a lab meeting, contribution to discussion at lab meetings/individual meetings, net results of your semester’s work, and the usefulness and clarity of your final report. Consistent progress over the semester is more highly regarded than heroic efforts at the end of the semester.
- You will be assigned a graduate student mentor to whom you will report directly and receive guidance. In return for their mentorship, you will help the graduate student with their research. This will allow you to familiarize yourself with the lab and gain a background to pursue your individual projects.
How to apply:
For undergraduates ONLY, please send an e-mail with the following information to Dr. Temenoff.
- Your name and contact information
- Your major, GPA, and expected graduation date
- Courses taken and grades (or attach an unofficial transcript)
- Name of some references and contact information
- Anything else you would like to tell us about yourself
- Schedule an appointment to meet Dr. Temenoff.