Postdoctoral Fellow - Translational Science and Medicine - 529979

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

4d • $53,500 - $66,900 • Onsite

About The Position

The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the PhD or other doctoral degree under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee. The University of Alabama, Department of Translational Science and Medicine within the College of Community Health Sciences (CCHS), has an exciting opportunity to join The Drug Research and Engineering for Advanced Medicine (DREAM) lab. Research in the DREAM lab centers on the intersection of polymers and therapeutics at the nano, micro, and macro scales. Their goal is to prevent, manage, and treat diseases through the innovative use of drugs, drug-like compounds, and their combinations. The team employs cutting-edge delivery strategies to enhance the efficacy and safety of both small and large molecules, thereby improving the risk-benefit ratio. Additionally, they explore new therapeutic indications and integrate innovative delivery technologies early in the drug discovery process to minimize attrition rates. A significant discovery from the lab includes the development of nanoparticles with surfaces that do not compete with endogenous ligands, such as transferrin. This innovation has the potential to improve drug targeting and efficacy while reducing side effects. The DREAM lab seeks to provide customized solutions for different drugs, biological barriers, and diseases. The group is seeking to recruit a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with expertise in molecular pharmacology and experimental therapeutics. The Postdoctoral Fellow will work as a part of interdisciplinary team of researchers. Independently contributes to the planning and design of research and creative projects and performs supporting research and creative activities such as data analysis, monitoring outcomes, performing lab maintenance, and/or performing experiments and creating creative projects. Assists in both short-term and long-term planning and project goals, as well as in research and creative proposals and dissemination of project findings. Duties are specifically related to research activities, require an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning, are predominantly intellectual and varied in character, and require consistent use of discretion and judgment.

Requirements

• Doctorate
• Ph.D. in molecular pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, pharmaceutics, biology, immunology, or closely related discipline
• Experience in immunology and molecular biology techniques, experimental therapeutics, and rodent models demonstrated through peer reviewed publications
• Technical experience in gene and protein expression analysis, and analytical skills
• Expertise in microscopy and histology
• Knowledge/expertise in molecular pharmacology and experimental therapeutics
• Data analysis experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a group setting

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with tissues, cells and proteins is highly desirable
• Experience in small animal handling is highly desirable
• Candidates with experience in more than one model and surgical procedures preferred

Responsibilities

• Independently contributes to the planning and design of research and creative projects
• Performs supporting research and creative activities such as data analysis, monitoring outcomes, performing lab maintenance, and/or performing experiments and creating creative projects
• Assists in both short-term and long-term planning and project goals
• Assists in research and creative proposals and dissemination of project findings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree