The Song Laboratory at the UMass Chan Medical School (www.umassmed.edu/songlab/), located in Worcester, Massachusetts, is seeking to fill a Postdoctoral Fellow opening on the development of orthopedic biomaterials (e.g. shape memory polymers, anti-infective coatings, synthetic viscoelastic hydrogels). This position requires a recent PhD degree in synthetic organic/polymer chemistry, materials sciences, chemical biology or a closely related field. The candidate is expected to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Applicants are required to have hands-on experience in organic/polymer synthesis and characterization of mechanical/biological properties of synthetic materials. Prior cell culture and animal work experience is preferred but not required. Research in the Song lab has been funded by the NIH and various non-for-profit foundations.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter explaining research interests and career goals, along with a copy of CV and the contact information for three references to Dr. Jie Song by email: Jie.Song@umassmed.edu.