Post-Doctoral Associate: Research in Biochemistry (Medicinal Chemistry Dept)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 07, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post-Doctoral Associate: Research in Biochemistry (Medicinal Chemistry Dept)
Department	Pharm - Pharmaceutical Chem
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	The Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking multiple post-doctoral associates to join the laboratory of Dr Jun Wang within the Department of Medicinal Chemistry on or about September 1, 2022. The successful candidates will participate in NIH-funded projects in antiviral research.
Position Status
Posting Number	22FA0971
Posting Open Date	08/22/2022
Posting Close Date	12/31/2025

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	A Ph.D., MD or DVM in a field appropriate to the research area is required. Knowledge of molecular cloning, protein expression, imaging, structural biology, immunology, virology and mouse models is preferred but not required
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Candidates must be able to: Design and develop biochemical and cell-based assays for various drug targets. Perform high-throughput screening and structure-based drug design. Study the mechanism of action and mechanism of resistance of antivirals. Creatively develop, plan, execute and publish research relevant to the project. Participate fully as a lab team member. Assist graduate and undergraduate students in research activities. Assist in preparation of grants, manuscripts and conference presentations
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Overview	Candidates must have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a diverse group and be willing to learn techniques and methodologies. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative and able to maintain excellent documentation of their work.
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	This will be a one-year appointment with the possibility of a second year. Please submit i) a complete CV; ii) a one-page statement that includes research accomplishments, research interests, and motivation to apply for the position; and iii) the name and contact details for 3 academic referees.
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/177777
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
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