Post Doctoral Fellow – Pharmacological & Pharmaceutic Department

Biopatrika; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vedagopuram Research Group at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the Pharmacological & Pharmaceutic Department. The role focuses on bifunctional small molecules, CRISPR tech, and delivery platforms to probe biomolecular function.

Candidates should have a PhD in a related field and strong hands-on skills in chemistry, biology, and protein biochemistry, with excellent communication abilities and teamwork.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry, cell biology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, or related field.
• Strong foundational skills in synthetic chemistry, molecular biology, and/or protein biochemistry.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization.
• Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under supervision.
• Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
• May operate highly technical research equipment under supervision.

Skills

Synthetic chemistry

Molecular biology

Protein biochemistry

Communication

Teamwork

CRISPR editing

Education

PhD in chemistry or related field

Tools

CRISPR-Cas9

Western blotting

Protein expression

Job description

# Post Doctoral Fellow – Pharmacological & Pharmaceutic DepartmentPostdocUSASeptember 29, 2026Full Time### Job Overview* Date Posted September 29, 2026* Location USA* Expiration date October 29, 2026* Click to apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4472754496/### Job DescriptionUniversity of Houston HoustonApply## https://accounts.google.com/gsi/button?logo\\_alignment=center&shape=pill&size=large&text=continue\\_with&theme=filled\\_blue&type=undefined&width=312px&client\\_id=990339570472-k6nqn1tpmitg8pui82bfaun3jrpmiuhs.apps.googleusercontent.com&iframe\\_id=gsi\\_613788\\_604850&as=JRt9G%2FwzSflSeC5dTzyBrw&hl=en\\_UShttps://accounts.google.com/gsi/button?logo\\_alignment=center&shape=pill&size=large&text=continue\\_with&theme=outline&type=undefined&width=312px&client\\_id=990339570472-k6nqn1tpmitg8pui82bfaun3jrpmiuhs.apps.googleusercontent.com&iframe\\_id=gsi\\_613790\\_335169&as=JRt9G%2FwzSflSeC5dTzyBrw&hl=en\\_USSaveDiscover moreScienceGrants, Scholarships & Financial AidCompensation & Benefits**Department**: Pharmacological & Pharmaceutic **Salary**: Commensurate with Experience/Education**Description**Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.* Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.* Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.* May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.* May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.* May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.* Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.* May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.* Performs other job-related duties as required.The Vedagopuram Research Group at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join a newly established, growing research program.Dr. Sreekanth Vedagopuram is an Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry in the Department of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the College of Pharmacy, University of Houston.**Current Research Areas**Our lab develops bifunctional molecules that induce or modulate post-translational modifications to probe and control biomolecular function. We combine chemical biology, CRISPR technology, and drug delivery to uncover molecular mechanisms and new therapeutic strategies.AcademicConferences & Publications**Our Work Spans Three Areas*** Bifunctional small molecules, including degraders and (de)phosphorylating molecules that control protein function* Chemical control of genome-editing proteins* Delivery platforms that shuttle therapeutic macromolecules into target cells.**Areas of Interest**We are seeking passionate and dedicated candidates with strong interest in:* Chemical biology and targeted protein degradation* Induced-proximity technologies* Medicinal and synthetic chemistry* CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing and transcription control* Protein engineering* Drug and macromolecule delivery**Qualifications****Applicants should possess:*** A Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry, cell biology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field* Strong foundational skills in synthetic chemistry, [or] molecular and cell biology, and/or protein biochemistry* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.* A strong work ethic and enthusiasm for scientific research**Experience with one or more of the following is desirable, but not required:*** Synthetic/ medicinal chemistry: Experience with organic synthesis, small-molecule design, and structure-activity relationship studies. Candidates with a chemistry background who are interested in learning cell and molecular biology are preferred.* Protein engineering: Experience with protein expression, purification, and engineering, including fusion constructs or bioconjugation* Molecular biology and CRISPR/ genome editing: Experience with CRISPR-Cas9 systems, genome-editing assays in mammalian cells, and various cloning techniques.* Biochemistry and assay development: Experience developing assays to probe post-translational modifications, protein-protein interactions, or induced-proximity systems. Experience with standard biochemical techniques (e.g., Western blotting, co-immunoprecipitation, enzymatic assays)* Cell culture: Experience with mammalian cell culture, transfection, dose-response assays, ternary complex assays.* Drug/ macromolecule delivery: Experience with delivery platforms for nucleic acids, proteins, or other macromolecular cargo.Successful candidates should be highly motivated, intellectually curious, and committed to pursuing innovative and impactful research.Discover morejobGeographic ReferenceCareer Resources & PlanningMQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed.**No Experience Is Required.**All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. 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