Post Doctoral Associate - Arora Lab

TopSciNet; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

One-year appointment, renewable

Job summary

New York University, Department of Chemistry in New York, NY, seeks a Postdoctoral Associate in Chemistry focused on developing ligands for targeting protein-protein interactions, designing and synthesizing protein mimics, and performing computational modeling and biophysical assays.

The successful candidate will conduct independent research, contribute to manuscripts and presentations, and collaborate with team members on experimental design.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, or Applied Mathematics required.
• No more than 1 year of postdoctoral training required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research aligned with project goals.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and presentations.
• Collaborate with team members on experimental design and execution.

Skills

Ligand design

Protein mimics design

Computational modeling

Biophysical assays

Organic synthesis

Protein expression

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, or Applied Mathematics

Tools

Computational modeling software

Job description

New York University New York, NY USA Posted Nov 25, 2025 Due Nov 20, 2026

Physics

Job Description

Position: Postdoctoral Associate – Chemistry
Type: Full-Time, Research
Location: New York University, Department of Chemistry, New York, NY
Salary: $62,500 – $64,063 per year
Start Date: One-year appointment, renewable
Application Deadline: Rolling, until filled
Application Portal: NYU Careers

Position Overview

Focus on the development of ligands for targeting protein-protein interactions.

Design and synthesize protein mimics.

Perform computational modeling, organic synthesis, protein expression, and biophysical assays.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, or Applied Mathematics.

No more than 1 year of postdoctoral training.

Responsibilities

Conduct independent research aligned with project goals.

Contribute to manuscript preparation and presentations as applicable.

Collaborate with team members on experimental design and execution.

Application Requirements

Cover letter summarizing research experience and interests (<2 pages).

Curriculum Vitae with full publication list.

Contact information for two references (preferably previous research mentors).

Additional Information

Competitive salary and benefits, dependent on grant funding.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality by 2040.