Description
The Jiang Lab at the University of Texas at Dallas is seeking multiple (up to 3) postdoctoral researchers in the area of macromolecular therapeutics. Our research focuses on the design of novel macromolecules (including proteins/antibodies and synthetic polymers) to explore their biomedical applications. Our goal is to utilize these macromolecules to precisely regulate intracellular signaling pathways, eventually translating these toolkits into biotechnology platforms and therapeutic reagents (i.e., drugs). Our research program integrates chemical biology, protein engineering, and cell biology techniques for therapeutic development, primarily in the direction of (a) autophagy signaling, (b) organelle regulation, or © protein trafficking.
Minimum Education and Experience
Ph.D in a related field.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Experience in molecular biology, protein engineering, biochemical or cell-based assay development, cell biology, medicinal chemistry, and drug discovery.
- Experience with mammalian cell engineering, CRISPR screens, and proteomics.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a proven track record of publishing scientific papers and delivering presentations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and execute experimental studies towards novel macromolecular therapeutics. - Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team to design experiments and validate hypotheses. - Prepare reports and present findings at group meetings, national and international conferences. - Write manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. - Mentor graduate students and assist with the setup of the research group.
Additional Information
We are looking for enthusiastic and ambitious scientists with an established background in Organic, Bioorganic Chemistry and/or Medicinal Chemistry, who are interested in working at the interface of chemistry and biology within a highly interactive and motivated group of colleagues.
The ideal candidates should have a PhD degree in Chemistry or related field, strong synthetic organic chemistry skills, excellent communication skills, and a proven record of scientific accomplishments. Prior experience with protein chemistry and molecular biology techniques is a plus but not required.
A remote work schedule is not available for this position.
What we have to Offer:
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:
- Competitive Salary
- Tuition Benefits
- Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long and short-term disability
- Retirement Plan Options
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
About UT Dallas The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. UT Dallas is a place where members of the community are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged to their pursuit of excellence.
Important Message
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