Postdoctoral Associate

Classification Title:

Postdoctoral Associate

Classification Minimum Requirements:

A Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related field.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will lead preclinical development of genetically engineered probiotic therapeutics for treatment of diabetes and metabolic disorders. Responsibilities include design and execution of pharmacokinetic, bioavailability, toxicology, dose-response, and efficacy studies in rodent models; engineering and characterization of probiotic strains; bioanalytical assay development; data analysis; and preparation of manuscripts, grant applications, and regulatory documentation.

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications:

Ideal candidates are dynamic and self-motivated individuals that can take ownership of the projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary. Candidates should have expertise in in vivo pharmacology, diabetes mouse models, PK/PD analysis, microbiome therapeutics, and peptide biologics.

Preferred:

• 2-5 years of hands-on experience with rodent models of diabetes and metabolic disease.
• Strong publication record in metabolic disease, microbiome therapeutics, or drug delivery.
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration spanning microbiology, pharmacology, toxicology, and bioengineering.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload:

• Cover letter describing interest in the position Research statement detailing relevant experience, goals, and a list of publications.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Three professional references. Letters should be addressed to Qiuhong Li, PhD, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology. If letters are not available, please provide a reference list.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes. A health assessment for animal contact will be required.