- Develop biochemical and cellular assays for protein labeling, ligation and functionalization with new bioconjugation reagents; study and characterize the structures and functions of the protein conjugates.
- Determine and characterize the properties and structures (eg, chemical and metabolic stability, cell viability, membrane permeability, fluorescence, etc.) of new bioconjugation reagents; probe and study cellular processes and chemical proteomics of the new bioconjugation reagents.
- Work and collaborate with medicinal/organic chemists for probe design, synthesis and characterization.
- Master the relevant chemical biology primary literature.
- Participate and present research results and literature in group meetings and dept seminars; disseminate project outcomes and write manuscripts for publication and present results in conferences; review and write grant proposals.
- Mentor junior researchers in the laboratory environment, including project management as well as the instruction of junior members in best laboratory practices. Minimum Qualifications
- PhD in biochemistry, chemical biology, pharmacology or cell biology. Preferred Qualifications
- Proved records (, publications) in biochemistry, chemical biology, pharmacology. FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $56,484 - $58,000 Compensation Type salary at full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Wei Wang | WW Open Date 2/7/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed
Postdoctoral Research Associate I - Tucson, United States - The University of Arizona
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Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Pharmacology and Toxicology) Posting Number req18844 Department Pharmacology and Toxicology Department Website Link Location University of Arizona Health Sciences Address 1295 N. Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA Position HighlightsThe R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy is inviting qualified applicants to apply for the position Postdoctoral Research Associate I in biochemistry, pharmacology, chemical biology, or cell biology in the laboratory of Wei Wang in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology is committed to academic excellence and to attainment of regional, national, and international recognition for the quality of its educational research and service activities.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more
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