Postdoc, Chemical Biology for High‑Throughput Screening

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research institution in Houston seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to drive drug discovery initiatives. The role involves developing and optimizing biochemical and biophysical assays for novel targets, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and leveraging data science to enhance research outcomes. Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant life sciences field and possess strong assay development skills. This position offers mentorship from experienced scientists and presents opportunities for innovative research in drug discovery.

Qualifications

• Strong background in assay development and experimental drug discovery.
• Demonstrated experience in biochemical and biophysical assays development.
• Experience with cell-based assays preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and deploy biochemical and biophysical assays.
• Establish assays for compound screening and mechanism-of-action studies.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills

Assay development

Experimental drug discovery

Mammalian cell culture

Data analysis

Excellent communication skills

Education

PhD in biophysics, biochemistry, chemical biology, pharmacology, or related discipline

Tools

Surface plasmon resonance (SPR)

TR-FRET

Fluorescence Polarization

Mass-spectrometry-based methodologies

Job description

A leading cancer research institution in Houston seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to drive drug discovery initiatives. The role involves developing and optimizing biochemical and biophysical assays for novel targets, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and leveraging data science to enhance research outcomes. Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant life sciences field and possess strong assay development skills. This position offers mentorship from experienced scientists and presents opportunities for innovative research in drug discovery.