What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post Doctoral Associate, UMKC School of Pharmacy, DPPS Cheng Lab 46213 position at University of Missouri-Kansas City?
Division of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences (DPPS), University of Missouri-KC School of Pharmacy
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Kun Cheng in the Division of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences in School of Pharmacy. The lab investigates peptide therapeutics for immunotherapy, targeted drug delivery systems, nanotechnology, and cancer therapeutics. The current research emphasis is on the development of an siRNA nanoparticle in combination with immunotherapy for the treatment of pancreatic cancer.
The candidate should have a recent PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field.
Desirable experience includes cell and tissue culture, western blot, PCR, RT-PCR, confocal imaging, nanotechnology, drug formulation, bioconjugate chemistyry, peptide synthesis, phage display, animal study, and management of transgenic and knockout mouse strains.
Full-time, benefit-eligible, unranked, non-tenture track, 12-month academic appointment.
Commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.
To be considered, you must complete the application which contains two (2) sections: 1. Name and Contact Information 2. Combine all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of at least five references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /,&, %, etc.).
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Application Deadline: November 12th, 2023
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