About the role
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:
This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.
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.