Postdoc: Translational Pharmacology for Infectious Diseases

Hackensack Meridian Health; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) at Hackensack Meridian Health is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance therapeutics for infectious diseases through translational research. The role offers exposure to mass spectrometry, PK/PD, and drug development in a well-funded program supported by NIH, BARDA, and foundations.

You will apply advanced analytical methods to characterize drug candidates and support progression from discovery to preclinical development, collaborating

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in scientific or related discipline.
• Minimum publication or in preparation of one article as first author in a reputable peer-reviewed journal.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Ability to conduct independent research.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develops and applies advanced HPLC-MS/MS and high-resolution mass spectrometry methods for metabolite identification and drug characterization.
• Contributes to PK/PD modeling and the design and analysis of preclinical pharmacology studies.
• Develops laser capture microdissection with LC-MS/MS to study tissue drug distribution.
• collaborates across microbiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and drug development teams.
• Participates in grant and manuscript writing as appropriate.
• Adheres to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Good problem solving

Independent research capability

Team collaboration

Proficient computer skills (MS Office,

Education

Ph.D. in scientific or related discipline

First-author publication in peer-reviewed journal

Job description

The Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) at Hackensack Meridian Health is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance therapeutics for infectious diseases through translational research. The role offers exposure to mass spectrometry, PK/PD, and drug development in a well-funded program supported by NIH, BARDA, and foundations.

You will apply advanced analytical methods to characterize drug candidates and support progression from discovery to preclinical development, collaborating