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Industry partnerships

The Roy Lab team strives to make scientific and engineering advances toward improving patient care and to support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the public to benefit, Roy Lab members collaborate with pharmaceutical and medical device companies to help develop medical breakthroughs and to provide medical expertise and/or educational workshops. Companies interested in working with the Roy Lab may send an email with a statement of interest to Shuvo Roy, PhD ([email protected]).

Disclosure: Dr. Shuvo Roy has ownership in Silicon Kidney, a spin-off company that aims to advance the commercialization of silicon membrane technology.  This ownership may result in potential financial benefits.

Postdoctoral scholars

We are currently looking for two postdoctoral scholars to join our lab. Please refer to the following tabs for more information on the positions. 

Salary is commensurate with experience. E-mail a curriculum vitae and a statement (no more than 3 pages) stating research interests, research experiences, and career goals to: [email protected] and [email protected]. Candidates should also arrange for at least three (3) references to email recommendations.

Candidates who do not follow instructions will NOT be considered.

Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

The Biodesign Laboratory under Prof. Shuvo Roy is seeking an experienced researcher/scholar of exceptional promise for a postdoctoral fellow position with expertise in biomaterials and tissue engineering. The postdoctoral fellow will be working on The Kidney Project, a nationwide effort to develop a surgically implantable device combining cell therapy with convective filtration for total renal replacement therapy. They will also have opportunities to teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate students, write scientific papers and technical articles, present research findings at conferences, develop and submit grant applications, get involved with patient advocacy groups, and participate in planning for technology transfer through entrepreneurship activities.

Background: The research laboratory of Prof. Shuvo Roy in the Department of Bioengineering & Therapeutic Sciences of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is developing next-generation medical devices by linking engineering innovations with basic science discoveries. Projects include the development of the implantable bioartificial kidney, an artificial placenta oxygenator, and intravascular bioartificial pancreas. In the Roy Lab, researchers are applying the best practices and design principles of microfabrication techniques, microfluidics, nanotechnology, biomaterials advances, wireless technology, electronics, cell and molecular biology, and computer science to pressing medical problems. Through regular collaboration with clinicians, engineers, scientists, regulatory and reimbursement experts, patient advocacy groups, and the investor community, the lab is perfectly positioned to play a key role in translating scientific breakthroughs for clinical needs.

Required skills: In addition to enthusiasm, motivation, and independent thinking, candidates must be knowledgeable in biomaterials and tissue engineering. This person should be able to apply thin-film coatings and evaluate materials-tissue interactions.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for scientific research with the willingness and ability to learn and integrate knowledge from across different therapeutic areas. Personal skills such as teamwork, accurate listening, strategic thinking, along with very good oral and written English language skills will be critical for successful candidates.

Key Requirements:

  • PhD or equivalent degree in a field such as bioengineering, biomedical engineering, material sciences or related fields
  • Track record of scientific publications in peer reviewed journals and/or presentations at scientific conferences
  • Demonstrated proficiency in surface modification of biomedical device materials via wet chemical or vapor/plasma techniques
  • Knowledge or experience with evaluation of biological tissue-foreign material interactions

Preferred Requirements:

  • Knowledge and familiarity with immunohistochemistry
  • Knowledge and familiarity with light, electron, and atomic force microscopy
  • Knowledge and experience with biocompatibility assessment
  • Knowledge of implantable biomedical devices

The successful candidate will be located in the Roy Laboratory on the Mission Bay campus of UCSF.

Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

The Biodesign Laboratory under Prof. Shuvo Roy is seeking an experienced researcher/scholar of exceptional promise for a postdoctoral fellow position with expertise in mechanical engineering and/or materials science. The postdoctoral fellow will be working on The Kidney Project, a nationwide effort to develop a surgically implantable device combining cell therapy with convective filtration for total renal replacement therapy. They will also have opportunities to teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate students, write scientific papers and technical articles, present research findings at conferences, develop and submit grant applications, get involved with patient advocacy groups, and participate in planning for technology transfer through entrepreneurship activities.

Background: The research laboratory of Prof. Shuvo Roy in the Department of Bioengineering & Therapeutic Sciences of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is developing next-generation medical devices by linking engineering innovations with basic science discoveries. Projects include the development of the implantable bioartificial kidney, an artificial placenta oxygenator, and intravascular bioartificial pancreas. In the Roy Lab, researchers are applying the best practices and design principles of microfabrication techniques, microfluidics, nanotechnology, biomaterials advances, wireless technology, electronics, cell and molecular biology, and computer science to pressing medical problems. Through regular collaboration with clinicians, engineers, scientists, regulatory and reimbursement experts, patient advocacy groups, and the investor community, the lab is perfectly positioned to play a key role in translating scientific breakthroughs for clinical needs.

Required skills: In addition to enthusiasm, motivation, and independent thinking, candidates must be knowledgeable in mechanical design and prototype construction. This person should be able to build test setups, develop complex assemblies, and evaluate failure modes.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for scientific research with the willingness and ability to learn and integrate knowledge from across different therapeutic areas. Personal skills such as teamwork, accurate listening, strategic thinking, along with very good oral and written English language skills will be critical for successful candidates.

Key Requirements:

  • PhD or equivalent degree in a field such as mechanical engineering, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, material sciences or related fields
  • Track record of scientific publications in peer reviewed journals and/or presentations at scientific conferences
  • Demonstrated proficiency in CAD design and reproducible construction of prototypes
  • Knowledge or experience with automated data collection and analysis

Preferred Requirements:

  • Knowledge and familiarity with Solid Works and ANSYS (Mechanical, Fluent)
  • Knowledge and experience with CNC machining and 3D printing
  • Knowledge and familiarity with light, electron, and atomic force microscopy
  • Knowledge and experience with fluid transport models
  • Knowledge of implantable biomedical devices

The successful candidate will be located in the Roy Laboratory on the Mission Bay campus of UCSF.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

Graduate student rotation

Graduate students at UC San Francisco and select programs at UC Berkeley are welcome to rotate in the lab during one of the preset academic rotation periods. Permanent membership in the lab will be discussed at the end of the rotation period and determined by the overall fit and skill set of the graduate student, principal investigator, and other lab members. Students interested in rotating in the lab should follow the procedures of their graduate program.

Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program

The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (S-I-R) Program is a unique Fulbright Scholar Program initiative that is specifically driven by the goals of U.S. institutions of higher education to enhance internationalization efforts on their campuses. If you are a potential Fulbright Scholar and are possibly interested in joining our lab, send a brief letter of introduction and your CV to [email protected].

Staff research and engineering positions

We consider positions on a rolling basis. If you believe you would be a good fit for the lab and wish to submit your qualifications for consideration, send a brief letter of introduction and your CV to [email protected].

Volunteering

Volunteer opportunities are available in the lab on an ad hoc basis. Volunteers are paired with a lab mentor to learn and observe research practices within the lab. We accept volunteers from a variety of backgrounds and ages. We require a minimum commitment of 10 weeks. If you are interested in volunteering with the lab, please fill out the following form.