Correlation of Surface Free Energy and Cytocompatibility of Amphiphilic Biomaterials
Rochal Industries is a small research company focused on developing new biomaterials for wound and burn care. The postdoctoral position will primarily require synthesis of polymers, polymer characterization, testing of the polymers for wound care application, formulation development utilizing these polymers and/or antimicrobial components, and interfacing with collaborators conducting in vitro and in vivo studies. A significant portion of the job responsibilities will pertain to completion of the NSF SBIR Phase IIB research. A strong ability to problem-solve and use creativity are required. Applicants must have good written and oral English language skills. This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IIB project pertains to an amphiphilic polymer coating for use as a spray-on bandage, delivered from a non-stinging volatile solvent to a wound, particularly a burn wound, to form a substrate for human cell attachment, viability, and proliferation, without the use of added growth factors, proteins, and autologous or allogeneic cells. The investigation involves cytocompatibility and wound healing studies on the selected novel polymer, in conjunction with determination of the polymer physical and mechanical properties. It is anticipated that this investigation will produce the first instance of an inexpensive polymer coating, delivered as a spray-on bandage, which serves as a cell substrate to assist in healing burns with reduced scar formation. less Rochal Industries is a small research company focused on developing new biomaterials for wound and burn care. The postdoctoral position will primarily require synthesis of polymers, polymer characterization, testing of the polymers for wound care application, formulation development utilizing these polymers and/or antimicrobial components, and interfacing with collaborators conducting in vitro and in vivo studies. A significant portion of the job responsibilities will pertain to completion of the NSF SBIR Phase IIB resea... more
The postdoctoral position will primarily require synthesis of polymers, polymer characterization, testing of the polymers for wound care application, formulation development utilizing these polymers and/or antimicrobial components, and interfacing with collaborators conducting in vitro and in vivo studies.
PhD preferred in polymer science or organic chemistry but other disciplines considered. A strong ability to problem-solve and use creativity are required. Applicants must have good written and oral English language skills.
