Postdoctoral Associate

Classification Title: Postdoctoral Associate Classification Minimum Requirements: A Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related field. Job Description: The successful candidate will lead preclinical development of genetically engineered probiotic therapeutics for treatment of diabetes and metabolic disorders.

Responsibilities include

design and execution of pharmacokinetic, bioavailability, toxicology, dose-response, and efficacy studies in rodent models; engineering and characterization of probiotic strains; bioanalytical assay development; data analysis; and preparation of manuscripts, grant applications, and regulatory documentation. Expected Salary: Commensurate with experience Required Qualifications: Ideal candidates are dynamic and self-motivated individuals that can take ownership of the projects.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary. Candidates should have expertise in in vivo pharmacology, diabetes mouse models, PK/PD analysis, microbiome therapeutics, and peptide biologics. Preferred: 2–5 years of hands-on experience with rodent models of diabetes and metabolic disease. Strong publication record in metabolic disease, microbiome therapeutics, or drug delivery.

Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration spanning microbiology, pharmacology, toxicology, and bioengineering. Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered, you must upload: Cover letter describing interest in the position Research statement detailing relevant experience, goals, and a list of publications.

Curriculum Vitae. Three professional references. Letters should be addressed to Qiuhong Li, PhD, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology. If letters are not available, please provide a reference list. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Health Assessment Required: Yes. A health assessment for animal contact will be required.