Research Associate, Li lab, College of Pharmacy

University of Texas at Austin

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About The Position

The University of Texas at Austin provides competitive compensation plans plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes: insurance and Teachers Retirement System (TRS) retirement benefits; paid vacation, sick and holiday time off; access to employee professional development and wellness services; the opportunity to qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) federal program. This position may perform work both in-person and remotely, as determined by supervisor and the needs of the college. This position may occasionally be required to work additional hours or weekends as needed to complete time-sensitive projects or facilitate events and programs. The mission of our College of Pharmacy is to advance discovery, innovation, and patient care; and to provide service to the university, professional and scientific communities, and society. A key part of that mission is our commitment to eliminating disparities, raising awareness, and fostering a culture where everyone has equal opportunities and a sense of belonging. The Research Associate reports to Jie Li, Associate Professor in the College of Pharmacy, to investigate the rare cancer pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), establish animal models for PMP, and metabolically engineer natural products as potential PMP therapeutics.

Requirements

• Educational and training background in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Pharmacy, with a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• At least five years’ postdoctoral research experience with the rare cancer pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), including PMP cell culture and functional assays as well as isolating bacteria from PMP tumor tissues.
• At least five years’ postdoctoral research experience with microbial genome mining, genetic manipulation, metabolic engineering, and natural products bioassays.
• Proficiency in analyzing microbial genomic and metabolomic data.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct scientific research and report in the form of original research publications in leading scientific journals.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• In addition to Required Qualifications, prior experience in bioinformatics and cheminformatics as well as strong verbal and writing communication skills for working in research teams are preferred qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Biological evaluations of natural products related to the rare cancer pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP)
• Microbial genome mining, genetic manipulation, and metabolic engineering for natural products discovery as potential PMP therapeutics
• Manuscript preparation for scientific publication
• Generate data and participate in scientific writing to contribute to grant applications
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• insurance
• Teachers Retirement System (TRS) retirement benefits
• paid vacation, sick and holiday time off
• access to employee professional development and wellness services
• opportunity to qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) federal program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees