Research Post Doctoral Fellow

CommonSpirit Health • Phoenix, AZ

18h

About The Position

The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute is a non-conventional non-profit program offering state-of-the-art clinical trials for patients with the most aggressive form of brain cancer. It is home to the largest collection of Phase 0 trials for brain tumors in the world. Our multidisciplinary team of brain tumor specialists and scientists are accelerating drug discovery and precision medicine in neuro-oncology to identify the most promising first-in-class therapies for brain tumor patients.
Job Description: To design and develop brain targeting therapeutics via rational design and neuro-pharmacokinetic assessment.

Requirements

• Ph.D., post-baccalaureate M.D. or D.Sc. degree or equivalent in a relevant field of endeavor and Laboratory or clinical research at the post-baccalaureate level with an interest in a faculty member's line of study, upon hire
• Recommendation letters
• Ph.D. or equivalent degree (MD DVM PharmD etc.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences Chemistry Biochemistry Medical Sciences or in related disciplines.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate Of Science in a relevant field of endeavor and Beyond minimum required, experience writing research reports concerning own work and familiarity with a biomedical discipline
• Experience in organic synthesis bioanalysis medicinal or pharmaceutical chemistry areas.
• Experience with rational drug design and development physicochemical characterization.
• Experience with UHPLC or LCMS-based assay development.
• Good organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and cohesively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Rational design and synthesis of novel brain-targeting therapeutic agents.
• Characterization of novel molecules using necessary physicochemical means including NMR MS UV-vis etc.
• Development of analytical methods for determination of newly synthesized molecules various drugs drug candidates metabolites and biomarkers in various biological matrices employing LC-MS/MS techniques.
• Performing biochemical characterization of various molecules.
• Manuscript preparation and publishing.
• Supervision and training of laboratory supporting research staff.
• Preparation and delivery of research presentations at local meetings national and international conferences.
• General operation maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Preparation and maintenance of required laboratory safety documentation and adherence to the guidelines and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree