We welcome applications from prospective PhD students with backgrounds in bioengineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, cell biology, or related fields. PhD students join STEL through the University of Pittsburgh Department of Bioengineering.

To express interest, email Dr. Shiwarski at djs87@pitt.edu with the subject line:

Prospective PhD Student – [Your Name]

Please include:

• A brief statement (1–2 paragraphs) describing your research background and interest in STEL’s work
• Your CV or resume
• Unofficial transcripts (optional)

For PhD program details and admissions requirements, visit the Pitt Bioengineering Graduate Program.

We are seeking outstanding postdoctoral candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: vascular tissue engineering, FRESH 3D bioprinting, microfluidics, stem cell biology, live cell fluorescence imaging, or open-source biomedical hardware development.

To apply, email Dr. Shiwarski at djs87@pitt.edu with the subject line:

Postdoctoral Fellow Application – [Your Name]

Please include:

• A brief cover letter (1–2 paragraphs) describing your research background and interest in STEL
• Your CV with a complete list of publications
• 2-3 example publications relevant to our field of work
• Contact information for two to three references