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LocationPittsburgh, PA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
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Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Biomedical Engineering, Physiology, or a related field
Experience with human intestinal cells and models, and/or intestinal transport biology
Strong background in experimental design and quantitative analysis
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with intestinal models, barrier function assays, or drug absorption studies
Familiarity with pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) concepts
Experience with Organs-on-Chips or integrated tissue models
Experience working in interdisciplinary teams integrating biology, engineering, and pharmacology
Postdoctoral Associate #3 – Benam Lab – Human Intestinal Models and Oral Delivery Modeling
The Benam Lab (https://www.benamlab.net/) at the University of Pittsburgh Departments of Medicine and Bioengineering is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join an interdisciplinary research program focused on developing and applying advanced human-relevant in vitro models to study systemic biology and therapeutic responses. The successful Candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research at the interface of microphysiological systems (Organs-on-Chips), pharmacology, and translational biomedical science.
This position emphasizes the use of intestine-based, interconnected microphysiological systems to model the oral delivery, absorption, and systemic distribution of therapeutic agents under physiologically relevant conditions, with integration into multi-organ platforms to enable pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) analyses.
Responsibilities
The Postdoctoral Associate will play a key intellectual and technical role in the research program. Responsibilities include:
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Establish and maintain intestine-based Organs-on-Chips using primary or relevant epithelial cell systems
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Design and execute studies evaluating oral delivery, absorption, and transport of therapeutic agents under controlled experimental conditions
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Perform and optimize assays to assess epithelial barrier function, transport dynamics, and tissue responses
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Support multi-organ integration studies to enable PK/PD analyses across interconnected in vitro systems
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Contribute to development and refinement of experimental workflows to enhance reproducibility and physiological relevance
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate intestinal data with complementary organ systems and analytical platforms
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Support data generation, analysis, and interpretation, including integration of findings across studies
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Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of experimental procedures and results
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Contribute to preparation of manuscripts, reports, and grant applications
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Mentor trainees and assist in training of laboratory personnel as needed
Qualifications
Required:
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Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Biomedical Engineering, Physiology, or a related field
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Experience with human intestinal cells and models, and/or intestinal transport biology
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Strong background in experimental design and quantitative analysis
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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred:
· Experience with intestinal models, barrier function assays, or drug absorption studies
· Familiarity with pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) concepts
· Experience with Organs-on-Chips or integrated tissue models
· Experience working in interdisciplinary teams integrating biology, engineering, and pharmacology
Interested applicants, please apply through https://www.join.pitt.edu Requisition #26001854
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