Postdoc: Chemical Biology, CRISPR & Drug Delivery

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

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.