University of Kansas
Location
Lawrence, KS | United States
Job description
Two full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate positions are immediately available at the University of Kansas Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Lawrence KS under the direct supervision of Ming Zhao, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor. These are full-time salaried positions that will occasionally necessitate work during evenings and weekends.
Seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong interest in leveraging synthetic and living biomaterials to develop novel biopharmaceutical formations for better human healthcare. Experience in one or more of the following areas of polymer chemistry, genome editing, vaccine development, and cancer nanomedicine is highly desirable for the positions. To gain insights into our research program and mission, please visit our laboratory website . Candidates will primarily work on the delivery of biopharmaceuticals and validation of their effectiveness utilizing cell and animal models. Ideal candidates should have authored one or more first-author publications in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals. Effective communication skills are necessary, and we value individuals who are highly motivated, self-driven, creative, and collaborative, capable of working both independently and as part of a team. The position reports directly to PI Zhao and the selected candidate will work closely with the PI to establish experimental protocols and conduct experiments to achieve agreed-upon research goals. The Zhao Lab is housed in the Simons Biosciences Research Laboratories, in close proximity to the state-of-the-art Biopharmaceutical Innovation & Optimization center, Higuchi Laboratories Animal Facility, Multidisciplinary Research Building, and KU Innovation Park. Office space adjacent to the laboratory and a desktop computer will be provided. Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance, and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs are available. Read more about KU's benefits.Job tags
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