Anita Shukla

Brown University School of Engineering is advertising a Postdoctoral Researcher opening in the Shukla Lab for Designer Biomaterials, led by Anita Shukla (Elaine I. Savage Professor of Engineering). The project is NIH-funded and focuses on developing bacteria-responsive biomaterials and nanomedicine platforms for the treatment of infected wounds . The researcher will work in a multidisciplinary environment and contribute to the design, testing, and evaluation of next-generation biomaterials for infection control and antimicrobial resistance. Research activities include developing novel biomaterials and nanomedicine systems, establishing and using ex vivo and in vivo infection models , evaluating material efficacy in relevant disease models, and collaborating across disciplines while mentoring students. Preferred background includes one or more of the following: organic synthesis , chemical characterization , biomaterials , drug delivery , antimicrobial materials , microbiology , immunology , biochemistry , cellular and molecular biology , and in vivo disease models such as murine or porcine models. The position start date is September 1, 2026 (flexible), and applications are open until filled . Interested candidates should contact the lab/PI directly via the LinkedIn post.