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Posting Number: S06176P

Department: Chemistry

Salary Range: $48,000-$58,000.00 Depending on Qualifications

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Regular full-time

Location: Richardson

Job Description:

The Jiang Lab at the University of Texas at Dallas is seeking multiple (up to 3) postdoctoral researchers in the area of macromolecular therapeutics. Our research focuses on the design of novel macromolecules (including proteins/antibodies and synthetic polymers) to explore their biomedical applications. Our goal is to utilize these macromolecules to precisely regulate intracellular signaling pathways, eventually translating these toolkits into biotechnology platforms and therapeutic reagents (i.e., drugs). Our research program integrates chemical biology, protein engineering, and cell biology techniques for development, primarily in the direction of (i) autophagy signaling, (ii) organelle regulation or (iii) protein trafficking.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D in a related field.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience in molecular biology, protein engineering, biochemical or cell-based assay development, cell biology, medicinal chemistry, and drug discovery.
• Experience with mammalian cell engineering, CRISPR screens, and proteomics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a proven track record of publishing scientific papers and delivering presentations.

Important Message:

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE , including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator .

About The University of Texas at Dallas

The University of Texas at Dallas is an innovative institution in the heart of North Texas on the path to achieving Tier One national research university status.UT Dallas has grown since its founding in 1969 to include 132 degree programs, with cutting-edge curricula serving a variety of undergraduate and graduate student interests.The University continues its original commitment to providing some of the state's most-lauded science and engineering programs and has also gained prominence for a breadth of educational paths, from criminology to biomedical engineering to arts and technology.The wealth of learning resources available to UT Dallas students is the result of a concentrated effort to attract the top minds on both ends of the classroom relationship. Joining the faculty's Nobel laureate and four National Academies members since 2005 are more than 200 tenure and tenure-track professors hailing from the world's best colleges, including Harvard, MIT, Cambridge and Columbia University. In addition, UT Dallas is home to more than 50 centers, labs and institutes that facilitate research and opportunities for hands-on learning. Students, meanwhile, arrive at UT Dallas well-prepared ... to succeed in higher education: In 2011, nearly 39 percent of freshmen ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class, and 75 percent ranked in the top 25 percent.With an eye on building a future as bright as its beginnings, UT Dallas will continue its push to attain Tier One research university status and produce graduates who are well-equipped to succeed professionally.

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