Postdoctoral Researcher – Biohybrid Systems Laboratory (Stem Cell & Cardiac Tissue Engineering)
Organization: Georgia Institute of Technology (Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering) & Emory University School of Medicine
Lab: Biohybrid Systems Laboratory (PI: Dr. Sung-Jin Park)
Location: Atlanta (Emory/Georgia Tech), Georgia, USA
Position Overview
The Biohybrid Systems Lab develops cardiac and skeletal muscle bioengineering platforms using human iPSC differentiation, hydrogel/biomaterial design, single-cell RNA-seq, and organoid/neurosensory models to study arrhythmia and tissue function. The postdoc will help build multicellular sinoatrial-node models, investigate inherited arrhythmias, and integrate experimental engineering with computational analysis.
Duration / Type of Position
Postdoctoral research appointment (typical 2–3 years)
Start Date
Open now; start date negotiable upon selection
Supervisor / Contact Person: Dr. Sung-Jin Park, PhD — Biohybrid Systems Lab
Email: sung.jin.park@emory.edu | sung.jin.park@gatech.edu
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, or related field
- Experience with stem cell culture, organoids, or tissue engineering
Preferred / Desirable Qualifications
- Hands-on hiPSC differentiation and organoid manufacturing
- scRNA-seq (wet lab and/or analysis), cardiac/muscle tissue modeling
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration experience
Application Materials
- Cover letter detailing research interests and experience
- CV with publication list
- Contact information for three references
Application Deadline: November 30, 2025
Salary and Benefits
According to NIH postdoctoral guidelines
Application Link by Email: (single PDF preferred): sung.jin.park@emory.edu
Alternate email: sung.jin.park@gatech.edu

