Postdoctoral Fellow, Nanoparticle & Vaccine Delivery

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston, in the William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, invites applications for a postdoctoral research position.

The successful candidate will help develop nano- and nucleic acid–based platforms for next-generation vaccines and therapeutics for cancer, infectious diseases, and genetic disorders. The appointment is initially one year, with possible renewal based on performance.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, chemical or biomedical engineering, biology, pharmaceutics, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in polymer synthesis, small-molecule synthesis, nanoparticle formulation, vaccines, murine cancer models, nucleic acids, or drug delivery systems.
• Ability to develop and pursue independent research ideas.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in maintaining experimental records.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented research environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research within a multidisciplinary team.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and contribute to a collaborative lab environment.
• Work closely with the PI, lab members, and clinical collaborators to advance research projects.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant writing, and scientific presentations at conferences and sponsor meetings.

Skills

Polymer synthesis

Small-molecule synthesis

Nanoparticle formulation

Vaccines

Nucleic acids

Drug delivery systems

Team-based collaboration

Independent research

Education

PhD in chemistry, chemical/biomedical engineering, biology, pharmaceutics

Job description

University of Houston, in the William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, invites applications for a postdoctoral research position.

The successful candidate will help develop nano- and nucleic acid–based platforms for next-generation vaccines and therapeutics for cancer, infectious diseases, and genetic disorders. The appointment is initially one year, with possible renewal based on performance.